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PodShow’s Dawn & Drew to Interview Internationally-Renowned Composer, Songwriter, & Producer, Brian Transeau

Tuesday, November 14th, 2006

—From NSync’s Hit “Pop” to the Film Score of Monster, the Multi-talented “BT” Speaks About His Newest Adventure Exclusively on The Dawn & Drew Show—-

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (November 14, 2006) — PodShow, Inc., the #1 new media network delivering thousands of hours of the best in audio, video and other killer content to an audience of millions, is excited to announce The Dawn & Drew Show will be airing a two-part exclusive interview with digital music virtuoso, BT, airing November 13. This interview coincides with the release of BT’s newest album, This Binary Universe, a two-disk album considered to be the follow-up to his 2004 soundtrack of the Oscar-award winning film, Monster. John Diliberto of Amazon calls the newest album, “a brilliant work of cinematic moods and ambient Americana…This Binary Universe may be the first ambient symphony of the 21st century.” Keyboard Magazine echoes in the album review: “In a hundred years, [the album] could well be studied as the first major electronic work of the new millennium. It’s that good.” Be the first to hear their intimate interview only on PodShow™ at dawnanddrew.podshow.com.

Notoriously entertaining, there is no telling what stories Dawn & Drew will extract from the Los Angeles resident known as BT (short for Brian Transeau). From his days as the most popular Electronica DJ in the world, to writing the scores for Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and The Fast and the Furious, to the birth of his daughter, Kaia (who is rumored to have sat on his lap for most of the writing of his latest album), BT’s life and vision will be nothing short of an inspiration.

About BT (BTmusic.com)
BT is the creative force currently driving digital songwriting and soundscaping in its evolution into the audio-visual-spiritual art-form that will define and inspire the human narrative of the 21st Century. He is re-mastering the obsolete soundtrack of our late analog planet, reassembling from the chaos of smashed bytes blurring our sampled lives a new paradigm of beauty for This Binary Universe .

About The Dawn & Drew Show! (http://dawnanddrew.podshow.com)
Described as “two ex gutter punks fall in love, buy a retired farm in Wisconsin and tell the world their dirty secrets… always profane, rarely profound,” married couple Dawn Miceli and Drew Domkus produce and host a daily podcast from their home in Wayne, near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Consistently one of the most downloaded, serialized shows on the Internet, the original hit duet in podcasting has been featured in USA Today, Hustler, MTV’s TRL, and was named LA Times Entertainment “Up & Comers” for 2006.

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.

Critically Acclaimed Filmmaker Casts MTV Talent to Launch the Hyphy Show on PodShow

Thursday, October 26th, 2006

—Film Festival Favorite Kevin Epps of ‘Straight Outta Hunters’ Point’ Teams with Malika of MTV’s ‘Making the Band’—-

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (October 26 2006) — PodShow, Inc., the digital media network delivering thousands of hours of the best in podcasting, audio, video and other killer content to an audience of millions, today announced the launch of The Hyphy Show on PodShow™. The Hyphy show takes people inside Hyphy fashion, music and culture, letting audiences comment, interact and join the show at 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”.

“Kevin is an incredible filmmaker with a direct connection to the Hyphy movement,” said Adam Curry, PodShow Co Founder and President. “Malika is the perfect host for the vibe that Kevin is creating. The first two episodes blew me away, and I know that the others are going to be great.”

“Bringing talented young producers, filmmakers and personalities into PodShow+ is helping to create new formats”, said Ron Bloom, PodShow Co Founder and CEO. “The Hyphy Show helps introduce the rest of the world to a new culture and at the same time is helping to attract new talent to the PodShow network who have heard the buzz around this project.”

“PodShow’s natural understanding of how culture, music and video connect made me sure that I’d found a home for my work,” said Kevin Epps, creator and producer of the Hyphy Show. “Hyphy is about positive vibes and an independent mindset – breaking all the rules — there’s no question that PodShow enables fans of Hyphy to bring that community online, and to take the Hyphy Show to fans throughout the US, and even overseas.”

To see the first episode of the Hyphy Show, featuring a release party interview with Mista FAB, go to hyphy.podshow.com and click it and get 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, 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 digital media entertainment network addresses an audience of tens-of-millions and is comprised of PodShow+, PodShow Podcast Network, PodShowPDN, Podcast Alley, Castblaster and the Podsafe Music Network. PodShow+ makes independently produced media more accessible to an audience of millions, provides resources for producers, and enables marketers to take part in the podcast explosion. BT PodShow 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 – both video and audio – with an audience of millions around the world. 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, and delivery and monetization solution for independent podcasters 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, Podsafe Music Network, PodShowPDN and Podcast Alley are trademarks of PodShow, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners

Rolling Stone Featured Artist Pre-Releases Their Newest Song — “Closer” – Exclusively on the PodShow Podsafe Music Network

Wednesday, October 25th, 2006

— Podcasters Get “First-Listen” Access for Their Audiences, Demonstrating the Value of Podsafe Music Network—-

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (October 23, 2006) — PodShow, Inc., the digital media network delivering thousands of hours of the best in podcasting, audio, video and other killer content to an audience of millions, today announced an exclusive early release from the artist LACUNA COIL and Century Media Records. The track, entitled Closer, the third single from the album Karmacode, was made available early last week for registered podcasters on the Podsafe Music Network. Not yet available to terrestrial radio, the exclusive early debut of this track is a continuation of a new trend where PodShow secures a major release prior to the radio release date. By enabling audiences, promoters and podcasters to connect with artists and labels, PodShow is creating new release event platform that creates buzz in anticipation of radio and commercial release of the best new music.

With soaring numbers of signed and unsigned artists uploading their content into the Podsafe Music Network, PodShow is extremely excited about this debut with a band that Rolling Stone calls, “An artist to watch. Ethereal, entrancing and haunting, this is timely yet timeless music.” Find out more about LACUNA COIL, and listen to their newest release at music.podshow.com and connect and share with the band and their fans on PodShow+, www.podshow.com

About Lacuna Coil
There is no better indication that greatness can be achieved through a resilient work ethic than Lacuna Coil, whose aggressive touring and extensive critical praise have now poised them for mainstream domination. The group initially left their mark on the hard rock scene in 2004 with their acclaimed album, Comalies, which opened several opportunities for them that were previously thought unattainable for an Italian band, such as two highly successful commercial radio campaigns alongside a breakthrough Ozzfest appearance resulting in over 500,000 copies sold worldwide with a quarter of a million in the U.S. alone. Now, Lacuna Coil returns with their highly anticipated new album, Karmacode, which is another huge step forward in the band’s continuous evolution. It has been years since an artist came along that could redefine a genre, but this group has the potential to do just that. This is the next big thing.

About PodShow, Inc.
The PodShow digital media entertainment network addresses an audience of tens-of-millions and is comprised of PodShow+, PodShow Podcast Network, PodShowPDN, Podcast Alley, Castblaster and the Podsafe Music Network. PodShow+ makes independently produced media more accessible to an audience of millions, provides resources for producers, and enables marketers to take part in the podcast explosion. BT PodShow 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 – both video and audio – with an audience of millions around the world. 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, and delivery and monetization solution for independent podcasters 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 and Podsafe Music Network are trademarks of PodShow, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

PodShow Puts the Life Back in Live With The London Live Channel

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006

LONDON England (October 3, 2006) – The London Live channel was unleashed today on BTPodShow.com and PodShow.com, featuring a live and un-cut debut of “Have You Got It?” and exclusive live event coverage of the 2006 Digital Music Awards from London’s Roundhouse in Camden.

The debut of “Have You Got It?”, the first ever live and uncut marathon “UnDition”, with presenter, Olivia Lee providing that moment of fame… or shame to some great, original and wacky talent from all around the UK. Hundreds of people lined up around London’s Roundhouse in Camden today for the chance to prove that they’ve “got it”.

Also on the London Live Channel today is live coverage of the BT Digital Music Awards showcasing up-and-coming talent and cutting-edge music from the UK music scene. Coverage includes live video from the event, letting viewers follow hosts and presenters as the action moves from the red carpet to back stage with interviews with top international celebrities, cool bands, and DJs. The Show’s team of three Presenters will also interview some of the craziest celebs in the UK as they drop in for a chat and as our camera crews catch them off guard around the event.

“The overwhelming reaction to London Live surprised us. With no promotion whatsoever, viewers piling up online to watch the live event coverage began to overload our servers and we’ve had to add more capacity,” says Ron Bloom, PodShow CEO and Co Founder. “PodShow believes that live content has a place in the entertainment mix and this is just the first step in our plan to add live programming to our network.”

PodShow co founders Ron Bloom and Adam Curry are on-hand for tonight’s on-stage festivities, presenting the award for Podcast of the Year, the first year that this award is being presented.

The company noted that there is more to come from PodShow’s live streaming window so stay tuned, and advised its viewers to refresh their browsers that the company is adding more capacity and to refresh their browser to make sure they get in.

About PodShow, Inc.
The PodShow digital media entertainment network addresses an audience of tens-of-millions and is comprised of PodShow+, PodShow Podcast Network, PodShowPDN, Podcast Alley, Castblaster and the Podsafe Music Network. PodShow+ makes independently produced media more accessible to an audience of millions, provides resources for producers, and enables marketers to take part in the podcast explosion. BT PodShow 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 – both video and audio – with an audience of millions around the world. 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, and delivery and monetization solution for independent podcasters 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, Podsafe Music Network, PodShowPDN and Podcast Alley are trademarks of PodShow, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

PodShow Receives $15M from Leading Venture Firms as Company Accelerates its Growth on the Internet and Beyond

Friday, September 29th, 2006

–Lead Investor DAG Ventures Joins Original Investors Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia and Sherpalo–

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (September 29, 2006) – PodShow, Inc., the digital media entertainment network whose properties include PodShow+, PodShow Podcast Network, PodShowPDN, Podcast Alley, Castblaster, the Podsafe Music Network and, most recently BTPodShow, today announced that the company has raised a second round of venture funding from new and original investors, totaling $15M, led by DAG Ventures. This announcement comes on the heels of the BT PodShow (www.btpodshow.com) press conference where the companies disclosed plans for a co-branded service for the UK and Ireland that goes beyond the Internet to include initiatives like BT Vision, a television-based home entertainment initiative.

“PodShow is emerging as a new type of media company, driven by the passionate demand of a growing audience and the increasingly available treasure-trove of high-quality content created outside of the Hollywood system,” says Ron Bloom, CEO and co-founder of PodShow. “This new investment will help us more aggressively respond to the increasing demand of our global audience to find one place where they can create, consume and directly relate to the best in independently produced and mainstream media… and more importantly… to join the show!”

As the company has grown, PodShow has moved deeper into producing its own content, offering access to a wider range of third-party audio, music and video, and providing a complete, single-click platform for the creation, discovery and sharing of killer content. At the same time the Company has been working to provide broader and more reliable distribution on the Internet while initiating plans to move its content into the home and across all mobile devices.

“Analysts tend to think of podcasting as a vertical so that they can attempt to quantify trends and make predictions,” continued Bloom. “Audiences cannot be that simply quantified. PodShow is a media company that is bridging the gap between mainstream media and user-generated content, giving audiences great entertainment and a way to connect, share and contribute.”

Receiving interest from multiple investment groups, PodShow closed this round of funding very quickly. Management selected DAG due to their familiarity with the sector, and unique investment approach.

“We see PodShow as more than a podcasting company. They are tomorrow’s media company, providing the best in new entertainment, music and video on virtually any device, and building lasting and valuable relationships with their audiences.” says Tom Goodrich, Managing Director of DAG. “DAG recognizes PodShow’s proven ability to grow an aggregate audience of millions, attract top programming, develop new media properties and create strong partnerships with Madison Avenue brand marketers and leaders in infrastructure and distribution.”

About PodShow, Inc.
The PodShow digital media entertainment network addresses an audience of tens-of-millions and is comprised of PodShow+, PodShow Podcast Network, PodShowPDN, Podcast Alley, Castblaster and the Podsafe Music Network. PodShow+ makes independently produced media more accessible to an audience of millions, provides resources for producers, and enables marketers to take part in the podcast explosion. BT PodShow 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 – both video and audio – with an audience of millions around the world. 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, and delivery and monetization solution for independent podcasters 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. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

BT Teams Up With US Media Entrepeneurs PodShow to Launch BT PodShow

Wednesday, September 13th, 2006

–BTPodShow invites the UK to Join the Show–

London England, September 13, 2006 – BT today announced it has teamed up with US media entrepreneurs PodShow™ to launch BT PodShow, a British version of the hugely popular US PodShow Network with extra content and functionality produced specifically for the UK market.

BT Podshow will be accessible to all UK internet users, and enables creative individuals, media production companies and record labels to share their content – both video and audio – with an audience of millions in the UK and around the world.

BT Podshow is also launching a nationwide call for aspiring film producers, musicians, presenters and DJ’s from across the UK to submit audio and video content, enabling them to ‘get in on the show’.

The website, www.btpodshow.com, is already generating considerable interest from bloggers and media producers alike. Based on the success of PodShow in the US, BT PodShow is expecting thousands of talented people to contribute material with the best set to feature on “The Show” section of the website.

PodShow was launched in early 2005 by media entrepreneurs Ron Bloom and Adam Curry – the latter commonly known as the “Podfather”. In recent months, podcasting has emerged from a home-grown medium to become the epicentre of high-quality new media entertainment, hugely popular with both consumers and marketers. The top shows on the PodShow Network already garner millions of downloads with content in over 130 categories and multiple languages.

In July 2006, PodShow launched PodShow+, enabling consumers to create, share and connect with digital media and giving its audience access to more than 60,000 podcasts as well as a world of video, music and other entertainment in a range of formats. BT has now joined forces with this team to produce a UK version of PodShow+.

BT PodShow will initially launch by inviting UK talent to contribute to The Show. It will expand in the future to become an extensive source of entertainment, featuring thousands of hours of material both by established artists and mainstream media outlets as well as by individuals and independent producers.

BT PodShow will provide users with their own personal online media centres where they can post their own content and interact with others locally and across the globe, both benefiting from and creating great entertainment. Users will also be able to enjoy their favourite shows on any connected device, from PC to mobile and even TV. Converged services such as BT Fusion and BT Movio have already shown that traditional barriers are coming down and it is expected that some BT PodShow content will feature on BT Vision.

Speaking at the launch today, Gavin Patterson BT Consumer MD, said: “Podcasting really does illustrate the true power of broadband. What is great about it is that all you need is a way to record audio or video, a computer and an internet connection.

“BT recognises the importance of this exciting new world of communications and is leading the way in the UK by partnering with innovators, including PodShow, to explore opportunities for new cutting edge products and services.

“What we are doing by launching www.btpodshow.com is not only helping to bring a new and exciting form of entertainment to the UK market but also providing a platform to promote new talent who may otherwise struggle to find recognition.”

Ron Bloom CEO and Co-Founder of PodShow added: “We are moving from a world of broadcasting to a world of ALL-casting, where everyone wants a reliable way to create, share and connect. There is an incredible amount of talent and programming out there that never sees the light of day, because there is simply no way for traditional media to provide the choice that the audience craves. BT and PodShow are ideal partners to provide the great range of incredible content on the highest-quality broadband network”.

Adam Curry, President and Co-founder of PodShow continued: “I believe everyone has the desire to express themselves creatively but they have simply lacked the platform on which to do it. Some people dream of stardom. Others simply want the chance to share their creativity with family and friends. Over the past year, we have helped many people in the states become new media stars, and, with BT as a partner, I can’t wait to bring the Show to the UK!”

ENDSNOTES TO EDITORS

For further information on PodShow
Inquiries about this news release should be made to Aaron Burcell: Office +1 415 247 8612, Cell +1 650 740 3134 or e-mail aaron@podshow.com.

For further information on BT
Inquiries about this news release should be made to the BT Group Newsroom on its 24-hour number: 020 7356 5369. From outside the UK dial + 44 20 7356 5369. All news releases can be accessed at our web site: http://www.bt.com/newscentre.

About PodShow, Inc.
PodShow is the world’s premier network for the creation, discovery and distribution of podcasts and other independently produced media, assembling the leading communities in podcasting, as well as a host of the most popular personalities and shows in new media. 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, monetization and delivery solution for independent producers and mainstream media companies. PodShow makes content more accessible to a growing global audience, provides resources for producers, and enables marketers to take part in the new media explosion. PodShow’s Podsafe Music Network (www.podsafemusicnetwork.com) is a leading destination for listener consumption of “podsafe” music as well as the producer resource for licensing music for inclusion in podcasts and other forms of media PodShow is a privately-held company, backed by leading venture capital firms Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Sequoia Capital and Sherpalo Ventures. Operating in the UK, PodShow LTD is entirely owned by PodShow, Inc. For more, visit: www.podshow.com.

About BT
BT is one of the world’s leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in 170 countries. Its principal activities include networked IT services, local, national and international telecommunications services, and higher-value broadband and internet products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale.

In the year ended 31 March 2006, BT Group’s revenue was £19, 514 million with profit before taxation of £2,040 million.

British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on the stock exchanges in London and New York.

For more information, visit www.bt.com/aboutbt

PodShow Premieres First Production From Its LA Studios With “Shadow Falls,” the Spine-Tingling Suspense Drama That Is Redefining Audio Podcasts

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

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.

PodShow Becomes Home for Seven of the Hottest Women in Podcasting

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

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.

PodShow Offers Custom Domains Via GoDaddy.com

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

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.

Top Podcast Talk Shows Join PodShow; Show Hosts Adding New Content to Take Advantage of PodShow+ “Audience Connection”

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006

“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.