June 29, 2005
iTunes Podcast
So iTunes now has built-in podcasting functionality. Not too surprisingly, the interface kicks the ass of all the other Podcasting software out there. These applications work, and they helped get podcasting off the ground, but they also suck, and I'll be glad to delete them from the old CryBook.
Here's the thing though: Am I the only one made a bit uneasy by the "Free" labels next to the podcasts? Why not "Free (for now)" ? Truth be told, this might finally be a killer app for micropayments. I'd be willing to pay up to 7 cents for a decent podcast.
But not a penny more.
Posted by cradle at June 29, 2005 05:00 PMI actually didnt mind the iPodder program....
I only download 2 shows that podcast....I really wish This American Life did....that would rule.
Posted by: kan at June 29, 2005 05:37 PMI think they have some kind of deal with audible.com.
Posted by: David at June 29, 2005 05:40 PMThe iTunes Music Store has had a deal with Audible for a long time...
As for the 7 cents, did you download any of my podcasts? If so, send me a check. ;)
If you think iPodder sucks, you should see the clients we wrote before those guys came along!
I mean the reason This American Life has no podcast version is because TAL has a deal with Audible.com.
Posted by: David at June 29, 2005 10:08 PMYeah I knew about the deal. But it just pisses me off, cuz it's my 2nd favorite show on NPR and I never have time to listen to it.
Posted by: kan at June 30, 2005 04:15 PM