Like Tech? You need Geek News

Do you like using Technology? Are you interested in tech but want to know a little more? Then Geek News Central is the Website for you.

I first discovered the website when I was looking to learn more about Podcasting. After searching Amazon.co.uk for Podcasting books, I came across the "Podcasting Do it yourself guide" by Todd Cochrane which, at the time looked like the best buy due to excellent reviews I had read.

I decided to take a chance and buy the book, I wasn't disappointed. The book covered all aspects of podcasting, such as the history of podcasting, concepts, equipment needed and planning and preparation for shows. Todd even explained how he puts his own show together. After reading the book from cover to cover and feeling confident that I had a good idea of how to get started, I went to check the "Geek News Central Podcast".

Now, if you're anything like me, the word "Geek" can be a little offputting. I was a skeptical that the content would really appeal to me as I don't think of myself as a stereotypical geek.

Being curious as to how I was stereotyping "Geeks" I did a quick search for the meaning of the word. For me, the most accurate description was this:-
A person who is interested in technology, especially computing and new media. Comparable with the classic definition of hacker. (Late 20th century and early 21st century.)

So, having gotten over my predjudice I decided to give the show a listen and see if I could learn anything without being baffled by Technobabble.

As soon as the show started, I was confronted with a somewhat "whiney" American voice that grated on my nerves at first. However, The Friendly and personalble nature of the presenter "Todd Cochrane" was what made me keep listening, . Todd has this amazing way to make you feel as though you have known him all your life, it's as though he's right there with you.

When talking technology Todd always tries to give the listeners a little background on each topic so that you can get upto speed on issues that might have otherwise passed you by.
Throughout the Show Todd Gives his listeners lots of Tech news to follow up on as well as a good share of opinion, which listeners are free to comment on. As well as the News he presents loats of useful links for listeners to check up on. He posts all the podcast topics on the Geek News Central Podcasts weblog, so you can go over the topics at your own pace later, which is something many other podcasters consistently fail to do.

Cochrane has received some criticism from listeners about his presentational style. This is mostly because as well as "Talking Tech" he tells us about his family and home life too.

It seems though his detractors only want technology talk. I personally commend Todd for speaking about his family on the show, like many professional radio presenters he gives you a more rounded picture of who he really is. This approach allows the listener to become more connected to both presenter and show. For those of us who have spouses and children of our own, you can draw parallels and empathic with a good guy who enjoys juggling technology and family life.

So, if you are interested in technology and would like to learn more from a friendly and informative host, then I fully recommend you get over to geeknewscentral.com , read the blog posts and comments, download the podcast and become part of the family.