MacVoices

Interested in podcasting? Get information on both the basics and the state of the online broadcasting phenomenon from the author of a new book on the subject. Want a new graphics challenge? Learn about a 3D animation tool that delivers professional results and sports user group pricing. What do all the iPod headlines mean? Find out in the Mac News Braintrust.

Jack Herrington, the author of Podcasting Hacks from O’Reilly, gives us a feature-length look at the world of podcasting. This isn’t just another “podcasting is cool” interview, but a discussion of some of the trends and recent developments in podcasts, plus a little practical advice for those considering joining the fray.

Lorenzo Puleo of Kinemac discusses his sophisticated yet easy to use 3D animation software, what you can do with it, and the user group discount you can enjoy when purchasing it.

Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer and The iPod Observer provides his thoughts and analysis on the the Motorola CEO’s nano outburst, the cost of online music downloads, cracking iPod nano screens and more in the Mac News Braintrust segment.

iTunes and podcasts aren’t the only thing to put in your iPod. Find out how you can improve and educate yourself through audio programming from a wide variety of sources. We’ll also help you find cool new Mac software that is free, wrap up Apple Expo in Paris and get the stories behind the stories in the Mac news for the week. While you’re listening, take the User Group Report Survey and help us improve the show.

Jon Bischke of LearnOutLoud.com discusses his site and what it delivers for those interested in personal development and education audio programming, their plans for original content creation and where podcasts fit into the mix.

Richard Miller of FreeMacWare.com outlines how this new web site differes from other software sites, why they decided to focus on free software, and how they add a personal touch to each listing by creating a mini-review for each entry.

Benjamin Stanley of the Midlands Macintosh Users Group, The MUG Center’s correspondent to Apple Expo in Paris, is back to wrap up the show with some final thoughts and talk about the photos he sent us.

Jim Dalrymple of MacCentral is in the Mac News Braintrust pilot’s seat this week to talk about the new enhancements to .Mac, the cancellation of Macworld Expo in Boston and other stories from the week’s Mac headlines.

To upgrade your existing Mac or buy a new one: that’s the question, and we get answers from an expert. We also learn that you don’t have to be a graphics wiz to make your digital photos look better with the tools in Apple’s iPhoto 5, and find out what’s important in the week’s Mac headlines.

Larry O’Connor of Other World Computing, one of the most respected Mac vendors around, delivers information and insight into the age-old question of whether upgrading an older Mac is money well spent. Larry covers processor upgrades, RAM, hard drives and more in this in-depth interview that you’ll want to hear before you spend another dollar on your Mac.

J. Kevin Wolfe, the author of Serious Editing in iPhoto 5, talks about what can be accomplished in the latest version of Apple’s digital picture software, and how you can make your photos look good without having to invest the time or money in a separate image editing program.

Bryan Chaffin of The Mac Observer and The iPod Observer provides his thoughts and analysis on the week’s Apple headlines in the Mac News Braintrust segment.

We follow up with a high-profile, real-world, outspoken switcher to learn his conclusions after a few months on the Mac, get the latest on moviemaking on campus and learn what one of the most influential names in Mac news thinks about last week’s announcements.

Winn Schwartau, PC security expert, author and columnist, after several months of using Macs as his productivity platform of choice, tells us why he’s no longer “Mad as Hell.” Winn’s insights into the Mac platform from his unique perspective are required listening for any Mac advocate and anyone who is evaluating their computing choices.

David Roemer of Campus MovieFest is back with information on the largest student moviemaking event yet, how they’ve attracted new corporate sponsors, and their plans to visit twenty more universities in the next few months

This week’s Mac News Braintrust panelist is Jim Dalrymple of MacCentral. Jim delivers thoughts on Apple’s announcements from last week, including some personal observations based on first-hand experience.