MacBreak Weekly

What a 24 hours!

I've been a huge fan of MacBreak Weekly for ages and it's one of those must listen to podcasts that I consume as soon as it's released. As if you didn't know, it's hosted by Leo Laporte, one of the most prolific and most respected tech broadcasters both in podcasting and traditional media. Add in a great panel of witty and well informed Mac tech pundits and you have a recipe for a brilliant, must listen to show.

Leo was at the New Media Expo streaming live for two days during the Expo and had invited podcasters to come along to his booth for a chat. Unfortunately, I was late to step up due to other commitments but I saw many of my good friends such as Allison Sheridan and Victor Cajiao managed to get a slot on his show. Ah well perhaps next time!

All was not lost as I later discovered I'd received a name check from Leo on an episode of This Week in Media that had been recorded at the Expo - fantastic! My name, and that of ScreenCastsOnline, had been mentioned with respect to the business side of podcasting and how I'd been able to make my living as a professional podcaster.

Out of courtesy, I thought I'd send Leo an email thanking him for the mention. I wasn't really sure if he'd actually get the email as I'd heard that email wasn't really his strong point and he's such a busy guy recording up to 40 hours of live video each week (how does he do it!).

Anyhow, after asking the twitterati if there was an email address that he might pick up from, I duly sent off my email to thank him. As an aside, I wishfully mentioned that if ever they wanted a contribution from a UK based podcaster for MacBreak Weekly, just say the word. I knew that he regularly has Wil Harris from Channelflip.com on TWIT and Wil always gets a good reception from the Twit army.

Imagine my incredulity on receiving an email back from Leo within the hour.

Not only that, but saying that he would love to have me on, oh and by the way, would I be available later that day to appear on MacBreak Weekly!

After picking myself up of the floor, I of course responded YES!

An hour or so later, I was watching the Twitlive.tv stream as Leo started to prepare for the MacBreak Weekly show when he announced me as a guest and called me via Skype!

So that's the background to my first appearance on MacBreak Weekly - Episode 103 - which has now been released.

Despite being incredibly nervous (I hope it didn't show) the guys were consummate professionals and made me feel right at home. Ninety minutes flew by and I had a great time, even if it did feel somewhat surreal being able to enter into a two way conversation with voices previously I could only listen to.

Even better, I was invited to return to the show anytime as a "stand in" for absent members, my next appearance being on the 9th September standing in for Scott Bourne.

So my thanks Leo, Scott and Andy for a great show!

As I said, what a 24 hours!



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