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PodShow Leaps Into the Top 40 sites on comScore Media Metrix

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO, (JUNE 18) PodShow, the fast growing digital multiplatform entertainment network which allows its users to play, collect, share and create millions of hours of serialized audio, video and music, has shown dramatic growth over the past three months, according to a new report issued by comScore Media Metrix®. As reported, PodShow is up 124% through the end of May in addition to a 92% jump from April to May to place #35 overall in entertainment/multimedia sites and #30 in music sites.

According to comScore Media Metrix reporting, PodShow had 1,372,000 unique visitors for the month of May, up 92% from April’s number of 690,000, which was up 16% from the March number of 592,000. Prior to March, PodShow’s traffic was not reported by comScore. This traffic is in addition to the millions of audio and video downloads through the site and via other distribution outlets such as Apple’s iTunes.

“PodShow’s entertainment properties have built huge audiences across the net. We are now beginning to see similar traction occurring with PodShow.com,” commented PodShow CEO and Co founder Ron Bloom. “People are using the power of PodShow.com to help them to discover great entertainment, personalize their entertainment choices, play or download entire channels, and share their collections with everyone.”

“As the internet gets increasingly crowded with average content, audiences are looking for ways to find great entertainment, manage their media, and to join in the show,” adds PodShow President and Co founder, Adam Curry. “PodShow is becoming the place for audiences who are hungry for quality entertainment whenever and wherever they want it.”

comScore, Inc. is a global leader in measuring the digital world. This capability is based on a massive, global cross-section of more than 2 million consumers who have given comScore permission to confidentially capture their browsing and transaction behaviour, including online and offline purchasing. For more information, please visit www.comscore.com.

About PodShow, Inc.
PodShow, the premier social media community, is the only network providing single-click access to the best in new media in audio, video, podcasts, and music to be delivered to your computer, iPod, mobile device or television. Addressing a global audience of tens-of-millions, PodShow Inc. is comprised of PodShow+, PodShow Network, PodShowPDN, Podcast Alley, indiePodder and the Podsafe Music Network. PodShow+ makes independently produced media more accessible to an audience of tens-of-millions, providing resources for producers, and enabling marketers to take part in the digital media explosion. PodShow Productions produces serialized content and specials in audio and video for the PodShow Network. BTPodShow.com is a co-branded service from PodShow LTD in partnership with BT, enabling consumers in the UK and Ireland to create, connect and share their content on the PodShow network. PodShowTV is a version of the PodShow Network developed specifically for television viewing audiences, distributed through products like AMD Live! CastBlaster Software enables thousands of producers to create and distribute audio podcasts and other productions on the windows platform. The PodShowPDN™ is the first high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of podcasting, delivering a comprehensive creation, production, and delivery and monetization solution for independent producers and mainstream media companies. In every way, PodShow 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, Sherpalo Ventures and DAG Ventures. For more on PodShow, visit:
http://www.podshow.com, and for all queries visit:

http://www.podshow.com/contactus.html.

PodShow, PodShow+, Podsafe Music Network, Podcast Alley, and PodShowPDN are trademarks of PodShow, Inc. theShow! is a trademark of PodShow UK LTD. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Grammy Winner Ziggy Marley Debuts on PodShow With New Music Release and In- Depth Interview ‘Double-Play’

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

ARTIST OFFERS FREE MUSIC LICENSE TO PODCASTERS THROUGH PODSHOW’S PODCAST MUSIC NETWORK

‘Eventually, music will be free … I think that’s a good way to do it,’ he says

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SAN FRANCISCO, (June 6, 2007) – PodShow, the #1 New Media Network, announced today that music superstar Ziggy Marley has released the single “Into the Groove” from his second solo album Love is My Religion, on the Podsafe Music Network (PMN), supporting the release with a rare, in-depth interview with PodShow power couple, Dawn and Drew. With this release on the PMN, Marley is enabling thousands of podcasters to play the track on their shows for free, supporting the free licensing of music to the podcasting community and creating millions of ‘spins’ with audiences around the globe.

In conjunction with the release, Marley granted an exclusive interview on PodShow’s award winning daily show, the Dawn and Drew Show. In the interview, Marley elaborated on his vision of the future of the music business. “Close in the future…music’s gonna be free. I make music at home…I don’t need a big expensive marketing budget. Touring is the way to make money with music today.” PodShow’s PMN has already revolutionized how music is used in online programming. The company’s approach fits Marley’s philosophy, enabling podcasters to freely use his mix in their shows; a relationship that benefits the show producer, the artist… and, above all, the fans.

“Ziggy is a rare combination of musical talent and industry vision,”‘ said PodShow CEO and Co founder Ron Bloom. “He is one of a new breed of artists who are blazing a trail and finding innovative ways to reach their fans and new audiences outside the traditional label system. Producers and fans love having him on the SHOW!”

“Ziggy’s interview with Dawn and Drew adds an extra element to his music,” added Adam Curry, President and Co founder of PodShow. “Releasing his material to be shared by podcasters with audiences worldwide is a huge endorsement for our Network. I am very appreciative of Dawn and Drew, as well as the Marley family for adding their magic to PodShow and the PMN.”

By releasing his music on PodShow’s PMN, Marley’s hit will be available for podcasters to use free and legally, simply for reporting their use. This free-use license is revolutionizing the music industry by enabling artists to get literally millions of spins, or plays, often far exceeding the exposure they could get on traditional radio. The PMN has become the destination for artists, labels and producers seeking to go beyond the traditional system to connect with their fans. The network features songs that range from legends such as James Brown to new superstars such as Death Cab for Cutie and has supplied music to over 10,000 shows.

Click http://dawnanddrew.podshow.com to hear the interview now. Audiences can listen to Ziggy Marley’s song, “Into the Groove” for free at PodShow.com/Music (http://www.podshow.com/music/?artist_id=10087). The PMN can be found at http://music.podshow.com. Shows featuring PodSafe music can be found at www.podshow.com/music.

The Podsafe Music Network, (PMN) is the leading site for discovery of music from new and legendary artists. Experiencing over 250 millions spins in its first 12 months, the PMN features music from thousands of artists ranging from the newest independent artists to the hottest pop stars to the legendary masters of soul; streamed music available to any PodShow user; an archive of music providing tools for musicians and podcasters; and a platform to create, promote and sell tracks for up and coming artists looking to gain a larger audience.

PodShow, the premier social media community, is the only network providing single-click access to the best in new media in audio, video, podcasts, and music to be delivered to your computer, iPod, mobile device or television.

About PodShow, Inc.
PodShow™ is the #1 new media network, addressing a global audience of tens-of-millions, comprising the PodShow Network (www.podshow.com), PodShowPDN, Podcast Alley, indiePodder and the Podsafe Music Network. PodShow+ makes independently produced media more accessible to an audience of tens-of-millions, providing resources for producers, and enabling marketers to take part in the digital media explosion. PodShow Productions produces serialized content and specials in audio and video for the PodShow Network. BTPodShow.com is a co-branded service from PodShow LTD in partnership with BT, enabling consumers in the UK and Ireland to create, connect and share their content on the PodShow network. PodShowTV is a version of the PodShow Network developed specifically for television viewing audiences, distributed through products like AMD Live! CastBlaster Software enables thousands of producers to create and distribute audio podcasts and other productions on the windows platform. The PodShowPDN™ is the first high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of podcasting, delivering a comprehensive creation, production, and delivery and monetization solution for independent producers and mainstream media companies. In every way, PodShow 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, Sherpalo Ventures and DAG Ventures. For more on PodShow, visit:
http://www.podshow.com, and for all queries visit:
http://www.podshow.com/contactus.html.

PodShow, PodShow+, Podsafe Music Network, Podcast Alley, and PodShowPDN are trademarks of PodShow, Inc. theShow! is a trademark of PodShow UK LTD. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

PodShow, Inc. Taps John C. Dvorak to Launch PodShow TECH

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007

–Award Winning Journalist Joins PodShow as VP & Managing Editor
to Produce a New Breed of Technology Channel—

NEW YORK, (May 23, 2007)PodShow.com, the fast growing digital multiplatform media network which allows its users to play, collect, share and create millions of hours of serialized programming and music, today announced that John C. Dvorak, the popular columnist, author and broadcaster, has been named VP & Managing Editor of PodShow TECH, a completely new concept in technology-related programming. In his role, Dvorak will oversee editorial content on the newly expanded channel as well as produce his own unique breed of content for the channel.

“We believe technology is ready for primetime, and Dvorak is the man for the job,” said Ron Bloom, CEO and Co founder of PodShow. “Typical technology channels are really just listings of programming, featuring boring talking heads or uninformed rants. PodShow TECH will feature personality driven content with a healthy dose of attitude… fair, but not necessarily impartial… accurate but also exciting.”

“Technology has given us this massive new distribution medium and yet our approach to producing technology content has been in the same old predictable style,” comments Dvorak. “By working with PodShow’s new channel format we can combine entertainment and insight and take the concept of integrated programming to an entirely new level.”

PodShow TECH will feature individually created programs and channels containing video and audio shows as well as a series of blogs and supporting graphics for each show. Users will be able to download or play any single episode or freely subscribe to any show and have each episode automatically delivered as it is released. PodShow also will be providing a variety of methods for audiences to contribute via audio, video and text. To anchor the channel, Dvorak will be producing and hosting a new show, “Tech5” in which, the always outspoken and often controversial, host will take on a newsmaker in the tech world, as well as share his insight into the innovations, trends and tech news of the day. PodShow TECH will also be include special programming from PodShow hit shows such as GeekBrief.TV and TeXtra, as well as Adam Curry’s Daily Source Code.

“In life, technology is no longer in the back row seat; it is now taking center stage… PodShow TECH will reflect that change,” says PodShow President and Co founder Adam Curry. “John is the perfect anchor, combining his legendary insight, on-camera personality and extensive rolodex to help us keep the channel fresh, informative, entertaining and relevant.”

PodShow TECH is one of a new lineup of PodShow channels, scheduled to launch in Q2 ‘07, featuring a range of subjects, each hosted by celebrities and experts from across the net and traditional media. Each channel has its own personality, featuring expert-driven entertainment that will not only be offered on the PodShow network, but will be available for syndication to mainstream media. As the host of PodShow TECH, Dvorak will continue his appearances in print and on television and radio, and as the infamous host of Cranky Geeks.
One of the country’s most respected media experts on technology and computing, Dvorak currently shares his opinions and insight as a columnist for Dow Jones Marketwatch, as a regular panelist on This Week In Tech, a Netcast audio program, as contributor on CNBC, and as columnist for PC Magazine (two separate columns since 1986.) Dvorak has written or co-authored over a dozen books, and has written for the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, International Herald Tribune, San Francisco Examiner and The Philadelphia Inquirer among numerous other publications. Dvorak’s career in technology began in 1978 when he began a software company that specialized in the development and sales of CP/M microcomputer software and in 1979, founded the famed newsletter The Software Review. He has won numerous awards including the ABEA 2006 Award (Silver, National) for best print column, large circulation national magazine, The Computer Press Association Best Columnist and Best Column awards, and the American Business Editors Association’s national gold award for best online columns of 2003 and 2004.
PodShow, the premier social media community, is the only network providing single-click access to the best in new media in audio, video, podcasts, and music to be delivered to your computer, iPod, mobile device or television.

About PodShow, Inc.
PodShow™ is the #1 new media network, addressing a global audience of tens-of-millions, comprising PodShow+, PodShow Network, PodShowPDN, Podcast Alley, indiePodder and the Podsafe Music Network. PodShow+ makes independently produced media more accessible to an audience of tens-of-millions, providing resources for producers, and enabling marketers to take part in the digital media explosion. PodShow Productions produces serialized content and specials in audio and video for the PodShow Network. BTPodShow.com is a co-branded service from PodShow LTD in partnership with BT, enabling consumers in the UK and Ireland to create, connect and share their content on the PodShow network. PodShowTV is a version of the PodShow Network developed specifically for television viewing audiences, distributed through products like AMD Live! CastBlaster Software enables thousands of producers to create and distribute audio podcasts and other productions on the windows platform. The PodShowPDN™ is the first high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of podcasting, delivering a comprehensive creation, production, and delivery and monetization solution for independent producers and mainstream media companies. In every way, PodShow 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, Sherpalo Ventures and DAG Ventures. For more on PodShow, visit:
http://www.podshow.com, and for all queries visit:
http://www.podshow.com/contactus.html.

PodShow, PodShow+, Podsafe Music Network, Podcast Alley, and PodShowPDN are trademarks of PodShow, Inc. theShow! is a trademark of PodShow UK LTD. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Individual Runner Podcasts Boston Marathon in Real-Time for Second Year in a Row

Wednesday, April 4th, 2007

— Experience the World’s Oldest Annual Marathon only on PodShow—

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (April 4, 2007) — PodShow, Inc., the #1 new media network, delivering thousands of hours of the best in video, audio, music and other killer content to a global audience of millions, today announced that Steve Runner, host of Phedippidations, the weekly PodShow podcast for runners, will allow fans all over the world to track his race in real-time and listen to his progress from start to finish.

““I look forward to sharing the experience of running Boston with my listeners,” said Runner. “Through Phedippidations and PodShow, I am able to bring the world’s oldest annual Marathon and one of the most prestigious of all road races to a truly global audience.”

Running his 15th official marathon, and his 6th Boston Marathon, show host Steve Runner will present a series of audio programs in the month of April, covering the history, heroes and experiences of the storied event highlighted by his in-depth coverage of the 111th race on April 16.

“Not only is Steve Runner a pioneer in podcasting but he is also the originator of the first-person race experience,” said Adam Curry, President and Co founder of PodShow. “His unique tracking technology allows his audience to follow him every step of the way. I’m looking forward to rooting him on for the second year in a row!”

Produced weekly and made available for weekend long runs, Phedippidations can be downloaded for free at http://run.podshow.com. Steve Runner is a long time contributor to the international newsletter and website “Run the Planet,” which attracts the largest world wide running community on the Internet.

About PodShow, Inc.

PodShow™ is the #1 new media network, addressing a global audience of tens-of-millions, comprising PodShow+, PodShow Network, PodShowPDN, Podcast Alley, indiePodder and the Podsafe Music Network. PodShow+ makes independently produced media more accessible to an audience of millions, providing resources for producers, and enabling marketers to take part in the digital media explosion. PodShow Productions produces serialized content and specials in audio and video for the PodShow Network. BTPodShow.com is a co-branded service from PodShow LTD in partnership with BT, enabling consumers in the UK and Ireland to create, connect and share their content on the PodShow network. PodShowTV is a version of the PodShow Network developed specifically for television viewing audiences, distributed through products like AMD Live! CastBlaster Software enables thousands of producers to create and distribute audio podcasts and other productions on the windows platform. The PodShowPDN™ is the first high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of podcasting, delivering a comprehensive creation, production, and delivery and monetization solution for independent producers and mainstream media companies. In every way, PodShow 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, Sherpalo Ventures and DAG Ventures. For more on PodShow, visit:
http://www.podshow.com, and for all queries visit:
http://www.podshow.com/contactus.html.

PodShow, PodShow+, Podsafe Music Network, Podcast Alley, and PodShowPDN are trademarks of PodShow, Inc. theShow! is a trademark of PodShow UK LTD. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Scott Sigler’s Ancestor Skyrockets to Top 10 of Amazon Best-Seller List on First Day of Release

Monday, April 2nd, 2007

—PodShow Presents the World’s Most Popular Podcast Novel As It Opens at Number One on Amazon’s Horror and Sci-Fi Lists—-

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (April 2, 2007) — PodShow, Inc., the #1 new media network, delivering thousands of hours of the best in video, audio, music and other killer content to a global audience of millions, today is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated paperback arrival of Scott Sigler’s podcast thriller, “Ancestor,” as it topped the charts as Amazon’s #1 in Sci-Fi, Horror and Genre-Fiction lists. “Ancestor” held the #7 spot on Amazon’s best-seller list following only “Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows” in fiction.

PodShow added Sigler to the network’s roster during the first-run of “Ancestor” and Sigler’s fans have now downloaded more than 3.2 million episodes of his podcast novels, landing him a print publishing deal with Dragon Moon Press.

“Sigler represents the ultimate combination of traditional media talent and new media innovation,” said Ron Bloom, CEO and Co Founder, PodShow. “He is a powerful story teller who has almost single-handedly shaped a new format. We are delighted to have helped create this phenomenon and are excited to continue to create new works!”

“Ancestor,” a Sci-Fi/Horror novel depicting a human organ bioengineering experiment gone horribly awry, premiered as a weekly podcast novel in late 2005 and stimulated months of mainstream media buzz. During its initial run, “Ancestor” grew by word-of-mouth until Adam Curry, PodShow’s President and Co founder, started discussing “Ancestor” episodes on his daily show, “The Daily Source Code,” creating the tipping point in adoption that added thousands of new listeners to Sigler’s loyal fan base. PodShow has gone on to develop an entire campaign and network around this new format featuring Sigler and other great authors.

“He has gone from producing his show from the coat closet in his home to the top of the charts on Amazon’s best-seller list,” said Adam Curry, President and Co founder of PodShow. “This is a true new media success story.”

By reading the books himself, and giving them away via podcast feeds, Sigler provides a new level of entertainment for fiction fans. They get to know Scott Sigler the author and, through him, the plot and characters. Also, the new media model makes Sigler available 24/7 to his core fans, who call themselves “Junkies” because they are always waiting for their weekly “fix.” Sigler directly interacts with his fans, answering emails, IMs, blog comments and voice mails every day.

“It’s not just about getting my story in front of as many people as possible,” Sigler said. “Podcasting, and specifically the online community of PodShow, enables me to develop a deeper, relationship with my audience.”

About Scott Sigler (http://scottsigler.podshow.com)
Scott reinvented book publishing when he released EarthCore as the world’s first “podcast-only” novel. Released in twenty weekly episodes, EarthCore combined aspects of old time serialized radio fiction with new media innovation and a new phenomenon was born.

His next podcast novel, Ancestor, was the world’s most popular “podcast-only” novel, now available in print through Amazon.com. It was the #1 literary podcast on iTunes, and on every podcast index including Podcast Alley. Ancestor and EarthCore earned #1 and #2 spots on the Horror Best Seller chart respectively, and the Ancestor buzz caused Sirius Satellite™ to pick up the novel as part of Adam Curry’s PodShow All Star lineup on Sirius, making it the first audiobook carried on the satellite network.

Combined with Scott’s other two podcast novels, Infection and The Rookie, Scott’s fans have downloaded over 3 million files of his fiction.

Scott’s innovative use of technology puts him at the forefront of modern-day publishing, and has garnered brand-name exposure among hundreds of thousands of fiction fans and technology buffs. He’s been covered in the New York Times, NPR, Washington Post, Business Week, CBC Radio Canada, CNet, The Book Standard, MacWorld and the nationally syndicated radio show The Dragon Page.

About PodShow, Inc.
PodShow™ is the #1 new media network, addressing a global audience of tens-of-millions, comprising PodShow+, PodShow Network, PodShowPDN, Podcast Alley, indiePodder and the Podsafe Music Network. PodShow+ makes independently produced media more accessible to an audience of millions, providing resources for producers, and enabling marketers to take part in the digital media explosion. PodShow Productions produces serialized content and specials in audio and video for the PodShow Network. BTPodShow.com is a co-branded service from PodShow LTD in partnership with BT, enabling consumers in the UK and Ireland to create, connect and share their content on the PodShow network. PodShowTV is a version of the PodShow Network developed specifically for television viewing audiences, distributed through products like AMD Live! CastBlaster Software enables thousands of producers to create and distribute audio podcasts and other productions on the windows platform. The PodShowPDN™ is the first high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of podcasting, delivering a comprehensive creation, production, and delivery and monetization solution for independent producers and mainstream media companies. In every way, PodShow 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, Sherpalo Ventures and DAG Ventures. For more on PodShow, visit:
http://www.podshow.com, and for all queries visit:

http://www.podshow.com/contactus.html.


PodShow, PodShow+, Podsafe Music Network, Podcast Alley, and PodShowPDN are trademarks of PodShow, Inc. theShow! is a trademark of PodShow UK LTD. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

PodShow’s Rumor Girls and Radio Nostalgia Top the List in 2006

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

—PodShow’s Popular Video and Audio Shows Earn Top Honors Competing Against All Media—

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (January 30, 2007) — PodShow, Inc., the #1 new media network, delivering thousands of hours of the best in video, audio, music and other killer content to a global audience of millions, today announced that two of the network’s leading shows, Rumor Girls and Radio Nostalgia, ranked in the top ten video and audio shows on the Top Podcasts for 2006 list released by PodZinger. This accolade is particularly powerful in that the shows were not only competing with other independent media but also with media from traditional, well established networks such as CNN and ABC.

“PodShow is proud to see an increasing amount of our programming top charts across the Internet, and it is especially gratifying to note that these great shows outperformed content from mainstream media,” says PodShow Co founder, Adam Curry. “By bringing together great talent and producers from shows like Rumor Girls and Radio Nostalgia with a growing audience that is hungry for the best in entertainment, I believe that we are increasingly demonstrating PodShow’s position as the #1 new media network.”

“We’ve worked very hard in 2006 to bring Rumor Girls to new viewers through spreading awareness as well as branching off to new Rumor Girls shows such as ‘Rumor Girls Diaries’ and ‘Rumor Girls UNCUT’ and we’ve had our biggest year ever in terms of growth,” says Franklin McMahon, Producer of Rumor Girls. “Show stars Karla and Karen Gilbert have done a great job with all three of our shows, and we have some big plans in 2007 to do even more.”

“We have always believed that early radio had appeal to a wide audience,” says Dennis Humphrey, Co producer of Radio Nostalgia Network. “The success of our programs, with content from the 1920s through the 1950s, proves that listeners are hungry for time-honored quality entertainment.”

About Rumor Girls (http://rumorgirlsvideo.podshow.com)
No rumor is too taboo. No subject is off-limits. Sexy sisters Karen and Karla Gilbert dish the dirt on everything from celebrity gossip to defining “friends with benefits.” Their weekly videos get personal, candid, and a little naughty. For each new video, there’s behind-the-scenes audio: Rumor Girls UNCUT. Go ahead, you know you’ve got to see it.

About Radio Nostalgia Network & Old Time Radio (http://otrnetwork.podshow.com)
The Old Time Radio Network at presents vintage radio programs from the 30s, 40s and 50s and reflects the combined efforts of its creators, Dennis Humphrey and Bob Camardella, both of whom have spent their lives as enthusiasts of early radio’s Golden Age. Their combined years of research, experience, and their extensive collections, coupled with the innovation of podcasting, have afforded a vehicle to share these efforts with the world. The Old Time Radio Network, where the oldies are still young!

About PodShow, Inc.
PodShow™ is the #1 new media network, addressing a global audience of tens-of-millions, comprising PodShow+, PodShow Network, PodShowPDN, Podcast Alley, indiePodder and the Podsafe Music Network. PodShow+ makes independently produced media more accessible to an audience of tens-of-millions, providing resources for producers, and enabling marketers to take part in the digital media explosion. PodShow Productions produces serialized content and specials in audio and video for the PodShow Network. BTPodShow.com is a co-branded service from PodShow LTD in partnership with BT, enabling consumers in the UK and Ireland to create, connect and share their content on the PodShow network. PodShowTV is a version of the PodShow Network developed specifically for television viewing audiences, distributed through products like AMD Live! CastBlaster Software enables thousands of producers to create and distribute audio podcasts and other productions on the windows platform. The PodShowPDN™ is the first high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of podcasting, delivering a comprehensive creation, production, and delivery and monetization solution for independent producers and mainstream media companies. In every way, PodShow 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, Sherpalo Ventures and DAG Ventures. For more on PodShow, visit: http://www.podshow.com, and for all queries visit: http://www.podshow.com/contactus.html.

PodShow, PodShow+, Podsafe Music Network, Podcast Alley, and PodShowPDN are trademarks of PodShow, Inc. theShow! is a trademark of PodShow UK LTD. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Podshow And AMD To UNVEIL PodShowTV for AMD Live! at CES

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007

– PodShowTV Optimized for AMD LIVE! Solution To Bring “Networked Entertainment” into the Home –

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and LAS VEGAS, Nevada (January 9, 2006) – PodShow™, the #1 new media network, today announced an agreement with Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) to deliver an optimized version of PodShowTV™ for the AMD LIVE!™ Entertainment Suite. PodShow also announced that PodShowTV for AMD LIVE! will be unveiled in a preview demonstration at 2007 International CES.

PodShowTV™ is an advanced version of the company’s acclaimed PodShow Network, developed specifically for television audiences tuning in through media-enabled PCs and, in the near future, through advanced digital set-top boxes, Net-connected DVRs and IPTV. PodShowTV provides through-the-television-access to the best in independent audio and video podcasts; short form and feature video; featured music from top new artists and legends; and direct interaction with user-generated profiles and content, along with thousands of hours of mainstream media content. PodShowTV enables users to directly interact with their PodShow+ accounts, viewing their profiles, watching their favorite internet videos and shows on television, creating channels of content to be shared with other PodShow users and accessing the PodShow Network from televisions and PCs enabled with the AMD LIVE! solution.

Through PodShow+ accounts (www.podshow.com), users of AMD LIVE! PodShowTV can direct content to their TV, PC or mobile media players. The special PodShowTV preview has been optimized for AMD LIVE! PCs, and can be seen at the AMD exhibition booth in the South 3 hall at CES.

PodShowTV, the latest in a series of product initiatives from PodShow, is designed to bring the power, flexibility and excitement of entertaining media from the internet to the television. PodShowTV features a powerful selection of PodShow+ features, completely integrated into television’s “ten-foot” viewing experience, enabling the audience to join PodShow’s online audience discovering and sharing the best serialized and user-generated content on the Net, creating, uploading and editing videos, making their own shows, creating custom channels, and connecting with others – all without leaving the comfort of the couch.

“PodShow has created a new media network that bridges the gap between social networks and short-form video sharing sites, and mainstream television, cable and radio networks, and we already provide direct access to over 1,000,000 hours of content in over 135 categories and multiple languages to computers and mobile devices around the world” says Ron Bloom, co founder and CEO of PodShow. “PodShowTV will extend our network into the home, bringing the best of PodShow+, the PodShow Network – all of our media properties – to television viewing audiences, along with the chance to join the show!”

“The AMD LIVE! Solution is designed to help consumers get more enjoyment from all forms of media,” said Aaron Feen, director of Consumer Marketing, AMD. “The addition of PodShowTV to the AMD LIVE! Entertainment Suite will delight AMD customers with easy and free access to exciting videos, music and podcasts from around the Internet.”

Bloom added, “We believe that the next big thing in home entertainment comes in two steps. First, we want to provide a compelling reason to use the computer and the TV together in the home. Secondly, we want to empower people to create, connect and share content from their TV. With the AMD LIVE! Entertainment Suite, we are taking a major step in demonstrating the real power of what I refer to as, networked entertainment.”

About PodShowTV
PodShowTV enables users of IPTV to directly experience the best in new media entertainment, and allows the audiences to join the show! Through PodShowTV, audiences will access the most popular PodShow+ features and PodShow Network serialized programming, enabling individuals to choose from thousands of high-quality mainstream and independent video and audio programs, create and connect with friends, and build and share customized channels of programs. Additionally, PodShowTV enables television audiences to interact with programming and with other people on the network.

Key features of PodShowTV:

  • PodShowTV Video Network – Now you can get the most popular videos from all across the Internet and share them with your friends, all in one place. Make your own video channel, or try ours.
  • PodShowTV Music Network – PodShow’s Podsafe Music Network is the home of the most exciting and influential new and famous artists who are connecting with show producers and their fans. The Music Network spotlights the best unsigned, indie and mainstream artists in Podsafe music.
  • PodShowTV Personal Media Collection – On PodShowTV you can collect content in almost any form and organize it into personalized channels which you can enjoy directly on your television or via any connected device. It is the most powerful way to collect shows, photos, music, videos, and episodes and organize them, enjoy them on your television or share them with friends.
  • PodShowTV People Network – Through PodShowTV, you can connect with the most creative people on the internet. PodShowTV enables you to connect to your PodShow+ profile and see yourself on TV! You can make your own show, join in on other shows, or just browse the network and connect with some of the most outrageous and creative people in the US and the world.

About the PodShow Network
PodShow provides direct access to over 1,000,000 hours of audio and video entertainment in over 135 categories to audiences in the US and around the world, including. thousands of hours of exclusive programming from over 1500 producers, and the ability to join the show! Registered users can collect, share and create and upload content for free on the PodShow Network as well as join the most creative community on the internet. PodShow has created partnerships in distribution around the world, enabling the company’s original productions and exclusively independent properties to be distributed to an audience of tens-of-millions using the internet, mobile platforms and televisions at home.

About PodShow+
PodShow+ showcases the hottest videos, music, people, and the best in podcasting and other killer content, whenever and wherever you want it. PodShow+ features original programming from PodShow Productions, as well as direct access to the most popular independent shows produced in the US and UK and the best in mainstream audio and video content. Coming soon, more original productions will be available across an almost limitless number of categories, as well as an increasing collection of hot, new and independently-produced shows from around the world. All of this content can be accessed through PodShow+ and delivered on PCs, mobile devices, and, through PodShowTV, television viewing audiences as well.

About PodShow, Inc.
PodShow is the #1 new media network, addressing a global audience of tens-of-millions, comprising PodShow+, PodShow Network, PodShowPDN, Podcast Alley, indiePodder and the Podsafe Music Network. PodShow+ makes independently produced media more accessible to an audience of millions, providing resources for producers, and enabling marketers to take part in the digital media explosion. PodShow Productions produces serialized content and specials in audio and video for the PodShow Network. BTPodShow.com is a co-branded service from PodShow LTD in partnership with BT, enabling consumers in the UK and Ireland to create, connect and share their content on the PodShow network. PodShowTV is a version of the PodShow Network developed specifically for television viewing audiences, distributed through products like AMD Live! CastBlaster Software enables thousands of producers to create and distribute audio podcasts and other productions on the windows platform. The PodShowPDN™ is the first high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of podcasting, delivering a comprehensive creation, production, and delivery and monetization solution for independent producers and mainstream media companies. In every way, PodShow 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, Sherpalo Ventures and DAG Ventures. For more on PodShow, visit: www.podshow.com, and for all queries visit: www.podshow.com/contactus.html.

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

PodShow’s Hyphy Show Interviews Will Smith and Family at the Premier of “Happyness”

Friday, December 15th, 2006

–PodShow Red Carpet Crew Corners the Celebs at Star-studded Film Premier–

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (December 14, 2006) — PodShow, Inc., the #1 new media network, delivering thousands of hours of the best in audio, video and other killer content to a global audience of millions, is this week featuring an exclusive to The Hyphy Show, a PodShow Red Carpet Crew interview with blockbuster superstar Will Smith of the much anticipated film, The Pursuit of Happyness. Opening in theaters nation-wide on Friday, December 15, this poignant movie tells the inspirational story of Chris Gardner (Will Smith), a struggling veteran and salesman confronted with raising his son alone, impoverished and, at times, homeless while pursuing a better life for his son (Jaden Smith) through a highly-competitive internship at Dean Witter. In addition to Smith, The Hyphy show’s Malika gets Jada Pinkett-Smith’s reaction to seeing her son’s on-screen debut. “This is a beautiful time for our family,” raves Will Smith.

This special PodShow Red Carpet Crew episode of the Hyphy Show includes perspectives from Will Smith about his path to Hollywood superstardom, starting out with early rap hits like “Parents just don’t understand”. Additionally, this week’s Hyphy Show features clips from the film, interviews with Chris Gardner, the man whose life inspired the movie and behind the scenes footage of Gardner and Smith on set.

About The Hyphy Show (http://hyphy.podshow.com)
The Hyphy Show is produced by Kevin Epps, the critically-acclaimed and commercially successful indie film maker who created “Straight Outta Hunter’s Point”, and “Rap Dreams”. Hosting the Hyphy show, Malika of MTV’s “Making the Band”, introduces music, videos and interviews the artists and influences at the very roots of hyphy in the “Yay Area”. Recent interviews include rap superstars Snoop Dogg, Keak Da Sneak and NBA All-Star Baron Davis. Connect and Share with The Hyphy Show at http://hyphy.podshow.com.

About PodShow, Inc.
PodShow is the #1 new media network, addressing a global audience of tens-of-millions, comprising PodShow+, PodShow Podcast Network, PodShowPDN, Podcast Alley, indiePodder and the Podsafe Music Network. PodShow+ makes independently produced media more accessible to an audience of millions, providing resources for producers, and enabling marketers to take part in the digital media explosion. PodShow Productions produces serialized content and specials in audio and video for the PodShow Network. BTPodShow.com is a co-branded service from PodShow LTD in partnership with BT, enabling consumers in the UK and Ireland to create, connect and share their content on the PodShow network. PodShow’s CastBlaster Software enables thousands of producers to create and distribute audio podcasts and other productions on the windows platform. The PodShowPDN™ is the first high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of podcasting, delivering a comprehensive creation, production, and delivery and monetization solution for independent producers and mainstream media companies. In every way, PodShow 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, Sherpalo Ventures and DAG Ventures. For more on PodShow, visit: http://www.podshow.com, and for all queries visit: http://www.podshow.com/contactus.html.

PodShow, PodShow+, Podsafe Music Network, Podcast Alley, and PodShowPDN are trademarks of PodShow, Inc. theSHOW! is a trademark of PodShow UK LTD. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Podshow UnLeashes TheSHOW!, bringing the best of video, music, podcasts and people together in one powerful entertainment network

Monday, December 4th, 2006

– Company Launches New Site Integrating the World’s Premier Podcast Network with New Networks in Music and Video, Offering Advanced Video and Music Upload and Edit Features as well as the Chance to Join theSHOW! –

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (December 4, 2006) – PodShow, the #1 new media network, today unleashed a completely new version of the company’s acclaimed PodShow+ website (www.podshow.com), bringing together the best in podcasts, music, video from across the internet and inviting the audience to get in on the action. The new site, already being called theSHOW! by loyal fans, artists and producers, combines four networks into one integrated entertainment environment. The public beta of theSHOW! features an entirely new look and an incredible selection of tools and features that enable the user to discover and share the best content on the net, create, upload and edit videos, make their own shows, create custom channels, share and connect with others.

PodShow is producing fresh content for its global audience and joining with over 1500 other producers to offer thousands of hours of additional programming, as well as direct access to millions of hours of music, video and audio programming from thousands of sources. Access is free to audiences from around the world. Globally, PodShow has created partnerships in distribution that enable the company’s original productions and exclusively independent properties to be distributed to an audience of tens-of-millions on the internet, via mobile and into the home on IPTV.

“There is a large gap between 2.0 social networks and traditional media networks and an audience of millions lives in that gap. Today’s audiences have been devouring content in bits and bytes across the internet and are now looking for more.” says Ron Bloom, co founder and CEO of PodShow. “With our new release, PodShow is bringing together the best of the web in music, video, and podcasting and adding an advanced layer of social interaction. We are offering the audience a chance to lean back and enjoy an incredible array of content or to come forward and participate by creating their own content or contributing to other shows.”

“We believe we have created the first truly integrated entertainment network that enables a tighter bond between the content, producer and the audience”, says Adam Curry, Co-Founder of PodShow. “With new video and audio capabilities and integrated licensing and monetization opportunities for producers, we are seeing the production of a virtually endless supply line of high-quality digital audio and video, instantly available to hungry audiences on their PC’s, TV’s and mobile devices.”

Two years ago, PodShow pioneered the successful distribution and marketing of a new wave of popular independently produced digital media (podcasts), monetizing thousands of hours of content distributed to a global audience of tens-of-millions in the US. Today, PodShow is emerging as the #1 network in new media, delivering millions of hours of audio and video entertainment anywhere and anytime, and on any device.

About PodShow+ and theSHOW! (www.podshow.com)
PodShow+ showcases the hottest videos, music, people, and the best in podcasting and other killer content, whenever and wherever you want it. PodShow+ features original programming from PodShow Productions, as well as direct access to the most popular independent shows produced in the US and UK and the best in mainstream audio and video content. Coming soon, more original productions will be available across an almost limitless number of categories, as well as an increasing collection of hot new independently-produced shows from around the world. All of this content can be accessed through PodShow and delivered on PCs, mobile devices, and, through IPTV, will soon be available on television.

Key features of the new PodShow+:

  • PodShow+ Video Network – Now you can get the most popular videos from all across the internet and share them with your friends, all at one place. Make your own video channel, or try ours. Join PodShow+ and you can immediately begin uploading your own video clips or producing a full series of shows. Soon to come will be the Net’s most complete set of editing and sharing tools for video and audio.
  • PodShow+ Music Network – PodShow’s Podsafe Music Network is the home of the most exciting and influential new and famous artists who are connecting with podcasters and their fans – the Music Network highlights the best unsigned, indie and mainstream artists in Podsafe music and gives you the chance to use their songs to create your own music show.
  • PodShow+ Program Guide – With thousands of listings and single-click free access, PodShow+ program guide is a direct connection to the best in entertainment programming and podcasts available on the net, featuring thousands of podcasts and other entertainment delivered in channels or individually. With one click you can get an entire channel delivered to you fresh daily to enjoy on your computer or download to your mobile device.
  • PodShow+ People Network – On PodShow+, everyone has a stage and anyone can be a star. You can build your own profile, create your own collection, make your own show, or just browse the network and connect with some of the most outrageous and creative people in the US and around the world.
  • PodShow+ Master Control – The Master Control is your control center, and it gives you the power to discover and collect a world of content in your own personal channels, build your own profile, upload your own pictures, videos, music and more, share and create with others, and make your own show.
  • PodShow+ Profile Builder – PodShow+ Profile Builder helps you join PodShow+ with a complete set of tools for creating your own site and building your online personality, connecting with others or making your own show.
  • PodShow+ Video Upload – With PodShow+, you can upload video clips or even launch a new film career; it’s the easiest and quickest way to upload and edit video.
  • PodShow+ My Collection – On PodShow+ you can collect content in almost any form and organize it into personalized channels. It is the most powerful way to collect shows, photos, music, videos, and episodes and organize them, download them to your portable player, share them with friends, and more.

Any visitor to www.podshow.com can interact with these new features of PodShow+. All registered users have instant access to the new service enhancements. Previously registered podcasters need only login to see all of the production-related features. There are absolutely no associated fees for accessing PodShow+ to discover, share, create or connect with cool people and cool content.

About PodShow, Inc.
PodShow is the #1 new media network, addressing a global audience of tens-of-millions, comprising PodShow+, PodShow Podcast Network, PodShowPDN, Podcast Alley, indiePodder and the Podsafe Music Network. PodShow+ makes independently produced media more accessible to an audience of millions, providing resources for producers, and enabling marketers to take part in the digital media explosion. PodShow Productions produces serialized content and specials in audio and video for the PodShow Network. BTPodShow.com is a co-branded service from PodShow LTD in partnership with BT, enabling consumers in the UK and Ireland to create, connect and share their content on the PodShow network. PodShow’s CastBlaster Software enables thousands of producers to create and distribute audio podcasts and other productions on the windows platform. The PodShowPDN™ is the first high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of podcasting, delivering a comprehensive creation, production, and delivery and monetization solution for independent producers and mainstream media companies. In every way, PodShow 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, Sherpalo Ventures and DAG Ventures. For more on PodShow, visit: www.podshow.com, and for all queries visit: www.podshow.com/contactus.html.

PodShow, PodShow+, Podsafe Music Network, Podcast Alley, and PodShowPDN are trademarks of PodShow, Inc. theSHOW! is a trademark of PodShow UK LTD. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Another PodShow Exclusive: Giants of Rap Snoop Dogg Sits down with The Hyphy Show, Rap-Up Talks with The Game as Doctor’s Advocate Debuts at #1 on the Billboard Charts

Friday, December 1st, 2006

- PodShow’s Hyphy Show and Rap-Up Show Mix It Up with Legends and New Blood of Hip Hop and Rap -

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (December 1, 2006) — PodShow, Inc., the #1 new media network, delivering thousands of hours of the best in audio, video and other killer content to a global audience of millions, is currently featuring at www.podshow.com two exclusive shows with two giants of Rap music. This week, The Hyphy Show features rare footage of legendary Rap artist Snoop Dogg performing with pioneering artist Too Short at Snoop’s recent concert at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, as well as interviews with some of Snoop’s biggest fans, including NBA All-Star Baron Davis of the Golden State Warriors. Also debuting this week, Rap-Up on PodShow features co founders, Cameron and Devin Lazerine, interviewing The Game about bringing Hip-Hop back to the West Coast and the work behind The Game’s release of Doctor’s Advocate, which sold over 400,000 copies in the first week and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts.

“Every day, PodShow brings the world an exciting combination of the most creative people, artists, music, video, and other killer content,” says Adam Curry, PodShow Co founder and President. “Having these legendary artists on theSHOW! is a powerful example of how our network brings the best entertainment and involvement to an audience of millions.”

About The Hyphy Show (hyphy.podshow.com)
The Hyphy Show is produced by Kevin Epps, the critically-acclaimed and commercially successful indie film maker who created “Straight Outta Hunter’s Point,” and the much anticipated “Rap Game”. Hosting the Hyphy show, Malika of MTV’s “Making the Band”, introduces music, videos and interviews the artists and influences at the very roots of hyphy in the “Yay Area”. Connect and Share with The Hyphy Show at hyphy.podshow.com and click it and get it.

About Rap-Up Magazine (rap-up.podshow.com)
Recent episodes of the Rap-Up on PodShow include interviews with Method Man and video footage of Cassie’s cover shoot. Rap-Up is the first nationwide hip-hop and R&B magazine for Gen Y. Founded in 2001, the full-color, glossy publication has featured some of music’s biggest stars including Janet Jackson, T.I., Nelly, Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Ludacris, Lil’ Kim, Pharrell, Toni Braxton, Daddy Yankee, and Nick Cannon. The design-oriented title is available at Wal-Mart, Barnes & Noble, Borders, Safeway, Tower Records, Books-A-Million, B. Dalton, Bookstar, Hastings, and other newsstands/bookstores. Rap-Up has appeared on CNN, ABC News, VH1, and mtvU. It has been featured in newspapers and magazines including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, New York Post, USA WEEKEND, GRAMMY Magazine, Entrepreneur, Folio, Fast Company, The Daily News of Los Angeles, and more. In 2006, the magazine was nominated for “Best New Consumer Publication” at the prestigious 55th Annual Maggie Awards.

About PodShow, Inc.
PodShow is the #1 new media network, addressing a global audience of tens-of-millions, comprising PodShow+, PodShow Podcast Network, PodShowPDN, Podcast Alley, indiePodder and the Podsafe Music Network. PodShow+ makes independently produced media more accessible to an audience of millions, providing resources for producers, and enabling marketers to take part in the digital media explosion. PodShow Productions produces serialized content and specials in audio and video for the PodShow Network. BTPodShow.com is a co-branded service from PodShow LTD in partnership with BT, enabling consumers in the UK and Ireland to create, connect and share their content on the PodShow network. PodShow’s CastBlaster Software enables thousands of producers to create and distribute audio podcasts and other productions on the windows platform. The PodShowPDN™ is the first high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of podcasting, delivering a comprehensive creation, production, and delivery and monetization solution for independent producers and mainstream media companies. In every way, PodShow 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, Sherpalo Ventures and DAG Ventures. For more on PodShow, visit: http://www.podshow.com, and for all queries visit: http://www.podshow.com/contactus.html.

PodShow, PodShow+, Podsafe Music Network, Podcast Alley, and PodShowPDN are trademarks of PodShow, Inc. theSHOW! is a trademark of PodShow UK LTD. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.