SoldierKnowsBest

Mark Watson is a video blogger (and US Army reserve) who reviews and demos the latest consumer technologies under the alias SoldierKnowsBest. He began uploading videos to YouTube in 2008 and has since been picked up by new media giant Revision3 who distribute his shows as a podcast.

The videos are the classic vlog format with Mark being recorded by a webcam in his room and edited with cutaways as he gets hands on with the latest phones, tablets, computers and must have gadgets. But don't mistake the lack of a traditional TV Style set for amateurism, in fact the simple style is more authentic which his 300,000+ subscribers can easily relate to.

Mark is enthusiastic, genuinely likable and trustworthy with valid well thought out and unbiased opinions on the products he reviews which makes for an engaging, entertaining and informative show that has seen incredible success and makes Soldier one of the most influential tech reviewers vlogging today.

Podrunner Workout Music

Los Angeles DJ Steve Boy has a novel approach to his podcast DJ mixes, tailoring high energy dance tracks to create one hour fixed tempo and interval workout music mixes designed to motivate walkers, joggers and runners.

His Podrunner series is the most downloaded free exercise podcast and after subscribing it is clear why they are so popular. The music quality is excellent with seamless mixing of the best percussive, funky and progressive house with hi octane trance and are the perfect length for an aerobic exercise routine.

Each mix is named with its fixed or range of beats per minute to help you find the right speed mix to compliment your particular workout - from warm up 137 BPM four to the floor house right up to 180 BPM drum and bass - and everything inbetween from over 100 mixes available on the podcast or through the Podrunner iOS App.

HooplaNet Podcast

Since meeting in college and realizing they both had a similar bizarre sense of humour, the natural progression for Gloucester friends Sam and Chris on their course for world domination was to take their ramblings from the student bar to the world via podcasting.

The HooplaNet Podcast is the result which sees the pair spouting random banter for an hour every fortnight. Regular features include comedy reviews of straight to DVD best forgotten films, songs with English lyrics converted to another language then back again in Google translate to create lost in translation Engrish versions and answering listener questions.

If you enjoy comedy duo podcasts like Adam and Joe and Brainspill check out the HooplaNet Podcast for even more audio randomness.

The Apple Byte

If you want the latest scoop - both good and bad - from the world of technology giant Apple - CNET's The Apple Byte is the show for you.

Super Apple fan boy Brian Tong breaks down all the latest Apple rumors, announcements, tips and recommendations intertwined with comedy skits featuring the crew to create an entertaining and newsworthy weekly roundup that is as unbiased as possible - with Brian giving the company the Bad Apple when he doesn't agree with their actions.

If you live and breath iOS, OSX and anything that comes from 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, The Apple Byte is a great source of quality information presented in a professional slick looking format.

Hybrid Podcast

Hybrid are a British DJ and production/remixer group known for their pioneering and eclectic blend of progressive breaks, house, electronica and trance with cinematic orchestral influences and sound designed atmospheres in their tracks and live sets which equally suit clubs or lounge as well as being heavily featured in TV, films and video games.

Their podcast features hour long studio promo mixes which reflect their live sets and mix compilations - deep , thoughtful soundscapes laid over driving beats and pulsating bass that showcase the sound of the critically acclaimed Hybrid.

The Grip Guide

On a film set "Grips" are the lighting and rigging technicians whose duties include setting up tripods, stands, dollies, tracks, jibs, cranes and anything equipment wise that assists the camera department.

In The Grip Guide, professional Grip Brent Bye hosts a series of 11 videos filmed in the San Francisco school of digital film where he practically explains and demonstrates the most common equipment a Grip uses on set.

From the various clips, clamps, stands, nets, cabels and flags to personal tools to keep on your belt The Grip Guide is an excellent source of information for anyone interested in film production or looking to become a member of the Grip department.

Rich Herring - Warming Up

In 2002 British comedian Richard Herring (described as "one of the leading hidden masters of modern British comedy") started a daily blog on his website as a means to overcome the dreaded writers block. Since then he has written every day - making it one of the longest running daily blogs worldwide.

Spanning everything from his stand up shows to his relationships, social commentary and comedic take on the mundane hum drum of life, his writing is witty, often sarcastic and self deprecating but always brutally honest and a cathartic release describing the highs and lows of his life that spawns ideas for his future TV/Radio/Stand Up material that push the boundaries of comedy to the limit.

If you prefer listening to the man himself or just too lazy to read the blog, Rich releases a podcast version of the Warming Up Blog. Strangely entertaining with a feeling of stalking a man who wants to be stalked. AIOTM!

Fresh Meat Cold Beer

Fresh Meat and Cold Beer is a personal audio blog by the semi anonymous "Michelle", a 30 something single mother from Canada who talks about her life and subsequent balancing act of bringing up her son, working in a corporate environment and looking at future entrepreneurial opportunities.

Each episode is around 10 minutes long and contains an unedited monologue from Michelle who talks honestly about what is on her mind - from beginning to date again after a decade absence to describing her personal philosophies and lessons learnt along her life's journey and her cathartic confessions of balancing providing for her child with fulfilling her career goals.

Her anonymity adds to the mystery and the topics discussed are sure to resonate with women worldwide in a similar situation. It is ultimately an example of the power of podcasting where an individual whose initial intention was to express her feelings online has found a voice and audience.

X-Play's Video Podcast

X-Play is American cable channel G4's flagship video game review show hosted by Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb.

The X-Play podcast features clips from the broadcast show with honest game reviews with in game footage, previews of future game releases, developer interviews and game industry news from all the major platforms.

The show is fast paced and entertaining with the presenters performing comedy skits and recurring jokes but the main focus is on the games as they dissect the gameplay, story and graphics, giving credit where credit is due but also taking no prisoners on sub par games.

It is not surprising that X-Play is the most watched video game show on US TV and the podcast reflects its popularity and quality. If you are a gamer the X-Play podcast is essential viewing, made by gamers for gamers.

Inspired Radio

Kari Hohne is a dream analyst who has helped thousands of people from around the world understand the meaning of their dreams and using the findings to increase self knowledge, wellness, resolve conflict and create lasting success.

Interpreting dreams is like learning a new language because nothing is what it appears to be on the surface. In her Inspired Radio podcast, Kari demystifies the symbols and feelings from dreams which she likens to the minds mirror as everything is a reflection of the dreamer, drawing from memory or offering inner direction from the subconscious mind as if some part of your mind knows you better than you know yourself.

The podcast in an excellent introduction to dream analysis from an expert in her field. For a comprehensive list of dream interpretation check out Kari's website www.inspired-by-dreams.com as well her iOS app Way of Dreams.

Kris Gilbertson Show - Inspiration, Mind Set, Expert Interviews, Success Principles

Everyone wants to be more successful. It is natural to want to become the best we can in our careers, finances, personal life and ultimately finding a balance between them all - that is true success.

Experts agree that the best and fastest way to learn success principles is to emulate what already successful people do and it is no accident that these people apply many of the same key skill and mindsets. So whatever your starting point there is a general formula with age old and time tested principles to follow to become more successful.

Kris Gilbertson explains these principles in an easily understandable, concise, inspiring and entertaining way as well as interviewing top achievers from a range of industries on her Secrets of the Extraordinary Successful podcast. Kris is also very active on social networks so check her out on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Linkedin and her own site for more info.

Paul Van Dyks VONYC Sessions Podcast

As one of only a handful of DJ's to be voted "World's Number 1" multiple times, winning the title in both 2005 and 2006 as well as being the only DJ to be in the top ten consistently since 1998, Paul van Dyk is one of the most successful and critically respected DJs of his generation.

His long running weekly VONYC Session is a 2 hour mix of the latest uplifting trance, house, progressive, techno and electro music and is syndicated globally across 40 radio stations. The VONYC Sessions Podcast is a 30 minute extract of the broadcast show for fans of "PvD" to listen at their leisure.

Vintage ToonCast

The Vintage ToonCast is a collection of cartoons and PSA's from the 1930's to the 1960's whose copyright has expired and thus now in the public domain.

They feature classic characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Betty Boop, Popeye and Superman but before you start playing them to your toddler as Nick Jr replacements be aware that they are of a certain era and some include 2nd world war propaganda, racial and sexual stereotypes - hence the podcast's explicit tag in iTunes.

However as a glimpse into early animation style and how the days current affairs, erroneous consciousness and government disinformation became subtle and sometimes not so subtle undercurrents in essentially children's cartoons they are curious to watch if you think of them as historic relics rather than humorous modern entertainment.

Increase My Small Business

Following a 30+ year career as an accountant and CFO for a number of companies Mark Stowers took the leap in 2005 to become a business owner and manager, becoming a franchise holder of Comfort Keepers, a home care business in Wisconsin which has seen extraordinary growth and success.

He has since expanded his entrepreneurial side to offer a number of services aimed to help grow small businesses. One such venture is his Increase My Small Business podcast where he talks about his experience in business and offers advice on a range of topics from customer service, employees, finances, marketing as well as reviews of business books and short interviews with fellow business owners.

Episodes are released frequently and most are under 10 minutes and focus on a single topic making them quick idea filled nuggets of information that anyone owning or thinking of starting a small business would benefit from listening to.

What's So Funny?

What's So Funny? is a weekly half hour review and discussion of all things comedy with host comedian Ed Byrne and guests.

Broadcast on digital radio station BBC Radio 4 Extra and also available on the BBC iPlayer and as a podcast, the magazine style show features Ed and guests discussing the previous weeks comedy output in all mediums from TV, radio, live shows and DVD releases as well as interviews with comedians and a news round up from UK comedy scene.

Following a short audio clip of the comedy subject the reviews are concise and brutally honest considering that the panel are appraising fellow comedian's work which makes What's So Funny? an entertaining and informative show for comedy fans.

The Adam & Joe Xfm Podcast

Highlights from comedy duo Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish's stint at London's XFM are available as 20 hilarious podcast episodes.

Originally they were suppose to be temporary presenters filling in for Rickey Gervais' Saturday show in 2003 whilst he filmed the 2nd series of The Office but when Gervais left the station shortly after, the pair took over the slot staying for 3 years before moving to BBC 6 Music.

The show consisted of the inventive pairs musings and silliness with regular features such as Song Wars where the pair write and record a themed song and listeners vote the winner. The banter is genuinely funny, witty and engaging and although there are plenty of "in" jokes that regular listeners will appreciate, new listeners will not feel excluded. All in all some of the finest comedy radio broadcast in the UK in recent times which podcast subscribers can relive.

Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Pt 2 Podcast

To celebrate the theatrical release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 2, the final installment of the phenomenally successful franchise, British radio station Absolute Radio released their red carpet interviews with the stars of the film as they attended the UK premier in 2011.

Each video features a star of the Harry Potter series talking to an Absolute Radio reporter for a minute or two about their experiences on the film and their reaction to the huge loyal fan support. The interviews are also available in a single collected audio file.

Cast interviews include the main characters played by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson along with supporting actors Timothy Spall, Mathew Lewis, Mark Williams and Jason Isaacs as well as Harry Potter creator JK Rowling.

Design at Work: Paul Smith

Paul Smith is the one of the worlds most successful fashion designers who has built a global brand from humble beginnings in a career that exceeds 40 years.

As part of Apple's retail events, Design at Work: Paul Smith is a recording of Paul's 40 minute question and answer session hosted by British GQ editor Dylan Jones at Apple's Covent Garden retail store on the 23rd September 2010.

Paul talks about his career journey from opening his first boutique to global expansion and the evolution from Paul Smith The Designer to Paul Smith The Brand as well as his design and business philosophies which are identified as being aligned with the events hosts - Apple.

Thanks For Nothing by Jack Dee

To promote the launch of his autobiography "Thanks for Nothing" in 2009, comedian Jack Dee released 6 short video ads through the books official podcast.

The podcasts do not contain any extracts or in fact much info about the book instead featuring personal pleas to buy the book from from the grumpy, disillusioned and dry witted comedy legend. However they are short and fun enough to spend a few minutes watching and give a taste of Jack's style to anyone unfamiliar.

The autobiography itself is a journey of Jacks early life with hilariously frank accounts of short lived jobs and his eventual stumble into comedy in the late 1980's. An unabridged audio book version read by Jack is available in iTunes.

Above & Beyond TV

 In addition to their Trance Around the World syndicated radio show and podcast which reaches 35 million people each week, Jono, Tony and Paavo release all their video footage via their Above Beyond TV channel.

Videos range from official music videos for the groups tracks to exclusive behind the scenes tour footage and interviews for their legion of fans worldwide to get to know the personalities behind the decks.

Above & Beyond: Trance around the World

Above and Beyond are one of the most successful and critically acclaimed trance DJ and production groups the scene has ever known who DJ Worldwide to fanatical fans in sold out super clubs and release their euphoric high energy tracks on their Anjunabeats label.

Their Trance Around the World radio show began in 2004 and is syndicated on internet and traditional radio stations globally to an estimated 35 million people each week making it one of the most listened to radio shows in the world.

The weekly 2 hour show has been available as a podcast since August 2008 and features the broadcast show in full with regular features such as 30 minute guest mixes, "stuck in the box" classic tracks, record of the week and listener shout outs.

Our Big Dumb Mouth

"If Alex Jones, Jon Stewart and Howard Stern had a baby, we'd be it." - an apt description for Our Big Dumb Mouth, a weekly comedy Ustream broadcast / podcast that answers the questions that shouldn't be asked.

Hosted by Columbus Ohio resident Mike.3 with a revolving door of guests / friends including street carny Bradford, stoner rock singer Jeff and nice guy tDog, they discusses everything and anything from current events, conspiracy theories, obscure news, movies and personal stories.

The lovable rogue genuinely funny hosts seamlessly jump from one random topic to the next keeping new and loyal listeners engaged and the content fresh - resulting in an entertaining, edgy, professional sounding show that could easily compete with "shock jocks" on traditional radio.

Strada Recipes

Strada is a chain of restaurants in the UK which serves a range of traditional Italian culinary classics. In the Strada Recipes Podcast head development Chef Maurice Maffeo shows viewers how to create some of the restaurant's most popular dishes from scratch to try at home.

There are 14 video recipes which range from simple starters, salads and sauces like the bruschetta, Insalata Fregolona and pesto to meat main courses Agnello Al Rosmarino Ed Acciughe, Salmone Con Lenticchie and Pollo Con Funghi and even has a simple recipe to make pizza dough.

If these dish names seem confusing and extravagant, don't worry all will be explained by Maurice in the videos and cooking novices and kitchen wizards alike will be relieved to find out that the ethos of Italian cooking is simplicity - combining quality fresh ingredients to maximize the flavour.

Learn Excel from MrExcel Video Podcast

Bill Jelen aka Mr Excel is a guru when it comes to the popular spreadsheet program Microsoft Excel - having worked with the program extensively whilst a financial analyst.

In 1998 he founded www.mrexcel.com whose forums answer over 30,000 user submitted Excel questions a year and he has published over 30 books and become a sought after guest speaker and "go to" Excel expert.

The Learn Excel from MrExcel Video Podcast features Bill answering a viewer submitted Excel question by showing and explaining the answer via a screen capture/minimized webcam split screen.

The videos are concise at around 2 minutes and deal with quite advanced Excel functions aimed largely at anyone using Excel professionally or after a specific Excel solution beyond basic knowledge.

The Thatcher Years

The Thatcher Years podcast features a 35 minute documentary produced by British newspaper The Telegraph to compliment a series of articles which investigate the relationships between Britain's first female Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her international counterparts.

Thatcher:World Stage highlights her exceptional achievements in British foreign relations throughout her time as British Prime Minister from 4th May 1979 – 28th November 1990 - gaining a favorable reputation abroad that at times the program argues was at odds with her ratings at home.

The program features archived television footage in addition to 21st century interviews with colleagues closest to the MP at the time such as Conservative Party Chief of Staff Michael Dobbs and Foreign Secretary's Lord Carrington and Lord Hurd who discuss Mrs Thatchers involvement in the extraordinary World events of the 1980's.