I have always been curious about this phenomenon of the twenty-first century:  podcasting.  What began as something of a curiosity has become a major investment in my time.  The articles you read here on this website are all original works; they take time—painstakingly researching, fact-checking, cross-referencing—before the real work in composition begins.  However entertaining I try to write my essays, nothing beats breathing life into them when you hear folks talk about them and you listen to their insights.

I have thought about sitting down at a desk with my headset on (and for anyone who’s had the chance to talk with me in a videoconference you know I’m not shy when it comes to public speaking) and record my thoughts aloud in an audio presentation.  But, then again, why should I have to do everything, eh?

With a little help from modern technology, I've put together a series of podcasts for your enjoyment, to challenge your perceptions, and possibly convince you that I’m not the ugly ogre that some people have portrayed me to be.  So, with as little fanfare as possible, I present …

About the author:

Michael Russell has worked in the information technology industry since 1971 and, since retiring from the workforce in 2007, is a website hobbyist specialising in Joomla, a former member of the Kunena project for more than 8 years and contributor on The Joomla Forum™. The opinions expressed in this article are entirely those of the author. View his profile here.