I have come across podcasts before and listened to on-line lectures and presentations. I found the directories not as user-friendly as I had hoped, especially if one is feeling short of time. Some of the websites to search for library-related podcasts I found to be boring and off-putting. I think I am getting too accustomed to the flash of many of the other web experiences I have had lately.
I found RSS feeds to a couple of interesting podcasts. One is "English as a Second Language Podcasts", which has podcasts that go over specific situational vocabulary (eg. applying for a passport), and discusses some current cultural trends and their associated vocab, such as vampires, humour, etc. Another one I like is "Lost: Smoke Monsters and You", which would appeal to any die-hard Lost fans (like moi).
I liked the links to what other libraries are doing with podcasts. There is a lot of potential in terms of storytelling (a Beatrice podcast, anyone?), promoting library programs and activities (podcasts of author nights? guest speakers? no seat limits!), reviews, anything where audio has an edge. A very useful tool waiting to be used by the savvy!
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