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

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

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

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, July 19, 2006 – PodShow, Inc., the world’s premier network for sharing, creating and discovering the best in podcasting, today announced the debut of PodShowPRO, a service designed specifically to enable businesses and professionals to take advantage of the revolution in podcasting and other independently produced content. As announced today, PodShowPRO is also the Podcasting module within AOL’s new AIM® Pro service, which is available free of charge at http://www.aol.com/aimpro.

PodShowPRO is built on the PodShow+ platform and provides business users with the ability to: create and publish their own podcasts; create personalized directories of content; and empower their employees, customers and constituents with the ability to access and subscribe to podcasts via special “channels”, eliminating the complications faced by individuals attempting to subscribe to podcast feeds. PodShowPRO highlights content from independent media producers for and about professional topics, such as industry specific news, research and career development and employment opportunities.

“We developed PodShowPRO in response to a growing demand from small businesses to take advantage of the revolution in independently produced content,” said Ron Bloom, Co-founder and CEO, PodShow, Inc. “With PodShowPRO we have enhanced the power of PodShow+ to create the first business media network, a place where businesses, professionals and their constituents and customers can connect via a robust media network. By embedding a PodShowPRO module in AOL’s AIM Pro Buddy List® feature we are offering the power of podcasting to tens of thousands of businesses and millions of users around the world.”

In the last 18 months, podcasting has emerged as the single most popular driver of digital media consumption, with an audience of millions generating hundreds of millions of downloads. In turn, the explosion of independently produced content has created an audience-driven demand for broader distribution and accessibility of the best in independently produced media. Businesses interested in the power of podcasting and PodShow has exploded, and the Company is responding to their needs with this new, ully integrated, web based media platform. At launch, PodShow is offering PodShowPro free of charge to businesses.

“PodShow has leveraged its unique capabilities to develop a highly compelling package of podcast content for business users,” said Brian Curry, Vice President, Business Services, AOL. “By integrating PodShowPRO with AIM Pro, we are able to provide at- work users and small businesses with important new functionality and a fresh take on business news and information.”

About PodShowPRO
Through PodShowPRO, businesses can create and manage a range of media resources and present them to their employees, constituents and customers. PodShowPRO enables businesses to access, customize and share media to enrich their communication. PodShowPRO was developed on the PodShow+ platform and offers a powerful single click capability for users who want to use the power of podcasting to enhance their business. PodShowPRO features a powerful podcasting module available directly within the AIM Pro Client, creating the first directly accessible podcasting content with an IM client on a large scale. For more information on PodShowPRO, please visit: http://pro.podshow.com.

For PodShow, product integration with AIM Pro is another in a series of strategic broadband service relationships supporting the company’s mission to grow the global audience for independently produced media by developing and promoting shows discovered in PodShow’s PodShow+ social media network and the companies leading directories and destination sites. PodShowPRO is available directly at http://pro.podshow.com, and more channel categories will be added on an ongoing basis.

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 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 on PodShow, visit: http://www.podshow.com, and for all queries visit: http://www.podshow.com/contactus.html.

PodShow, PodShow+, PodShowPRO, Podsafe Music and PodShowPDN are trademarks of PodShow, Inc. AOL, AIM and Buddy List are registered trademarks of AOL LLC.. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Available exclusively on PodShow Podcast Network, the Audience Generated Advertising Campaign Enables a New Level of Interactivity between Brand and Consumer

New York, NY, June 13, 2006 – PodShow, Inc., the leading network for the creation, discovery and distribution of independently produced media, and MediaVest, EarthLink’s Media Agency of Record today announced the launch of EarthLink (NASDAQ: ELNK), the nation’s next generation Internet service provider’s (ISP) “Make Advertising Better Challenge.” The promotion, which starts this month, invites an audience of millions to compete by creating and submitting what they think would be ‘better’ advertising for EarthLink.

“The “Make Advertising Better Challenge” is one of the many promotions in PodShow’s Advertising 2.0 and “Quit Your Day Job” initiatives that is changing the face and sound of media by inviting the audience to share in the creative process,” according to PodShow’s Co-founder and CEO, Ron Bloom. Bloom predicts that, within 5 years, over 50% of the media consumed will be created by other consumers. “Marketers have forgotten that advertising is content, and this promotion is a powerful example of how a brand can adjust its message to take advantage of the Big Shift in media creation and consumption.”

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—PodShow Sponsored Concert, “Podsafe Music SF,” Features Three Leaders in PodPlay in One Venue, For One Night Only—

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. May 22, 2006 — PodShow, Inc., the premier brand in podcasting, today announced the first PodShow(tm) sponsored Podsafe Music Concert in San Francisco May 27, 2006, featuring International leaders in “PodPlay,” American Heartbreak, Griddle and The Freak Accident.
“Thousands of bands are submitting their songs to the Podsafe Music Network. They’re connecting with podcasters and listeners, and now they’re figuring out that it makes sense to promote shows together and share their audience with each other,” said Adam Curry, PodShow Co Founder and President. “This is another way bands are benefiting from the DIY / digital revolution in music. Plus, these bands rock – I should know, I play them on my show!”

Each of these bands is amongst the leaders in PodPlay, the podcasting industry’s digital equivalent of radio play. Recently featured musicians in the Podsafe Music Network enjoy promotion and feature placement across a network audience of millions in PodShow’s leading directories, communities and listener destinations – PodShow.com, Podcast Alley, indiePodder.org, Podsafe Music Network and Sirius Satellite Radio Channel 102.

The show starts at 8:00 p.m., with co-headliner The Freak Accident taking the stage at 8:30 PM, followed by Griddle and closing with American Heartbreak. As part of PodShow’s sponsorship, discounted admissions are $10 at the door, $8 advance purchase through www.ticketweb.com. No one under 21 will be permitted.

About American Heartbreak
For nearly a decade, American Heartbreak have been one of rock’s underground heroes, but with the May 2006 release of their eponymous second full-length album, they aim to leave the underground behind and follow in the footsteps of their arena rock idols. The San Francisco-based quintet was co-founded by Billy Rowe, onetime guitarist for Jetboy (a band All Music Guide calls “one of the best-kept secrets of ’80s glam metal”). If the New Wave of Classic Rock is in session, American Heartbreak is at the head of the class. For more information, go to www.churchofrockandroll.net

About Griddle
The first two albums released by San Francisco band Griddle, “Beak” (2001) and “Turning Violet” (2004), garnered the band a cult following for their distinctively melodic psychedelic rock. The quartet’s dual-vocal attack and sonic experimentation has earned rave reviews, and shows with billmates as varied as the Tubes, McLusky, Two Gallants, and 20 Minute Loop. Their third album, Klimty Favela, will be released July 11. For more information go to www.griddle.cc

About The Freak Accident
Ralph Spight has traversed the world playing a tight brew of kinetic punk with his band Victims Family and its offshoots Saturn’s Flea Collar and Hellworms. With Victims Family, he recorded numerous albums (six on the Alternative Tentacles label) and toured repeatedly through the US and Europe and garnered a rabid cult following worldwide. The Freak Accident is a band that Ralph created to express his angst through pop, not punk. The debut CD by The Freak Accident is out now on Alternative Tentacles (and Konkurrent in Europe). For more information go to: www.thefreakaccident.com

Venue – Red Devil Lounge
www.reddevillounge.com
1695 Polk St., San Francisco, CA
(415) 921-1695

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/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.

—Veteran Podcaster Steve Webb Takes His Popular Conversation and Music Podcasts to the Premier Network in Podcasting—

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. April 14, 2006 — PodShow, Inc., the premier brand in podcasting, today announced that Lifespring! Podcast has joined the PodShow Podcast Network, bringing the inspirational conversational and music shows from the often-humorous host and producer, Steve Webb, to the premier network of independently-produced audio and video content. Lifespring!, is a weekly show produced since November 2004, by southern Californian, Steve Webb, with global appeal for its positive spiritual message and original format, which includes music from independent artists, personal insights and recollections as well as compelling interviews. Show host Steve Webb is widely regarded as an early influencer in podcasting production, creating cutting-edge productions that surprise and captivate the first-time listener.

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— Co-Hosts Repeatedly Break News with Podcast Interviews with Candid Comments from Celebrities and Politicians —

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. April 13, 2006 — PodShow, Inc., the premier brand in podcasting, today announced that The Strip has joined the PodShow Podcast Network, bringing their candid, funny and compelling interviews with celebrities, politicians and entertainment executives to the premier network of independently produced audio and video content.

Based in Las Vegas, The Strip has drawn guests from around the world for nearly 30 episodes, including rarely interviewed entertainment moguls, renegade comedians and forthcoming politicians. Experienced mainstream media writers and producers, The Strip show hosts are mainstream journalists who have worked for more than 50 national newspapers and television stations.

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—Award Winning Producer & Hosts Bring MadPod’s Rare Celebrity Interviews to the Largest Network of Independent Podcasts—

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. March 28, 2006 — PodShow, Inc., the premier brand in podcasting, today announced that MadPod.com, the creators of the MadPod, PetsOnBoard, Dummycast and Techy2 podcasts, have joined the PodShow Podcast Network, bringing new, entertaining, informative and humorous podcasts to the premier network of independently-produced audio and video content. MadPod, the flagship show from this production group, has interviewed over 50 celebrities in nearly 140 episodes, including candid on-the-street interviews from the biggest stars in music, television and film.

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–More than 50 Show Hosts Are Expected to Participate in the One Brand, Many Voices Campaign–

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (March 21, 2006) – PodShow, Inc., the premier brand in podcasting, and GoDaddy.com®, the No. 1 registrar of domain names worldwide today announced the first network-wide sponsorship for the PodShow Podcast Network, featuring coordinated web, audio and video spots produced by GoDaddy.com, as well as more than 50 original audio and video host endorsements from PodShow Podcast Network’s most popular shows. The scale and coordination of this marketing campaign represents a media first and is the debut program for PodShow’s Advertising 2.0 initiative.

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—Team Is Making Publishing History by “Chapter-Releasing” Books in Podcasts and Selling Online Ahead of First Print—

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. March 9, 2006 — PodShow, Inc., the premier brand in podcasting, today announced that Infection, the new novel ¬from critically-acclaimed author Scott Sigler, will first be released exclusively on the PodShow Podcast Network. In a radical departure from traditional publishing, the company is releasing Sigler’s new novel chapter-by-chapter through podcasts created by Sigler, prior to releasing the book in print. In an even greater departure from business as usual, the “Sigler Sessions” personal chapter podcast readings by Sigler will be offered at no cost to listeners. This new release highlights a string of innovations that is helping PodShow to redefine the business model for authors and, in the process, have the same disruptive effect on the publishing industry that podcasting has had on the struggling radio industry. Building on the anticipation of legions of loyal readers and listeners who have discovered Sigler through the author’s previous Internet blockbusters, Earthcore and Ancestor, the release of Infection, slated for March 11, 2005 on the PodShow Network (www.podshow.com) is expected to create a far greater demand.

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—PodShow’s ‘Undition’ Pays Off For a Host of New Shows Added to the PodShow Podcast Network—

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. March 1, 2006 — PodShow, Inc., the premier brand in podcasting, welcomes A Guy, a Girl and a Bottle, to the PodShow Podcast Network. The pioneering “Vinecast” is now available on the PodShow Podcast Network (http://www.gngnb.com), introducing the largest network of independent podcast listeners to Joe and Lori as they discuss wine tastings, deliver guided vintner tours and interview wine-experts sharing information and commentary suitable for all wine enthusiasts. Due to the popularity of the show and the greater exposure afforded by the PodShow Podcast Network, Podshow is already entertaining sponsorship inquiries from major brand marketers that intuitively understand the value of this media property.

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