Jason Howell joining TWiT, will produce Tech News Today

Updates / September 7th, 2010

I’m super-excited that Jason, long-time producer of Buzz Out Loud will be joining me at TWiT, and producing Tech News Today. Here are the details from the press release.

The TWiT netcast network has hired Jason Howell to
bring his podcast production expertise to the channel. Owned by
longtime tech broadcaster, president and Chief TWiT Leo Laporte, the
five-year-old company sees Howell, his experience and following as the
key piece in developing their 24-hour technology network.

Howell leaves a position as producer of the popular daily tech news
show “Buzz Out Loud” and director of all podcast production for San
Francisco-based CNET/CBS Interactive, where he has worked since 2005.
He co-created and hosted “Android Atlas Weekly” as well as producing,
editing and publishing the majority of CNET’s live streaming and
downloadable shows both audio and video..

“TWiT is undeniably at the top of its game, delivering high quality,
timely tech news and entertainment programming online,” Howell said.
“To be invited into the fold is both a thrill and an honor, and I’m
ecstatic to produce fresh content with Tom Merritt once again.”
“I’ve always seen TWiT as a place where great content creators could
come and bring their visions to life,” Laporte said. “Jason will bring
perspective and experience that will benefit us greatly. We’re
thrilled to have him join the TWiT family.”

TWiT is home to many of the world’s most popular shows about
technology, including “This Week in Tech”, “Tech News Today” and the
most popular shows about Apple, Microsoft, Google, Web 2.0, computer
security, and more. The network broadcasts 30 live shows each week on
its live-streaming channel http://live.twit.tv, offering most shows
for download via iTunes and elsewhere.

Howell previously worked with the host of TWiT’s Tech News Today
program, Tom Merritt, where they developed CNET’s early podcast
strategy together.

“Jason is a pioneer in podcasting. He created CNET’s podcast approach
from scratch in the early days when few outlets were podcasting,”
Merritt said. “He brings a wealth of production expertise to the
network. His insight and talent are essential to running a 24-hour
network with high qualityshows.”

About Leo Laporte and TWiT
Leo Laporte is president and Chief TWiT of
the TWiT netcast network and host of “This Week in Tech” (the world’s
most popular technology podcast) and the nationally syndicated “Tech
Guy” radio show. Laporte is the former host of “Call For Help” and
“The Screensavers” on TechTV. He and other hosts currently create more
than 40 hours of live technology programming each week, streamed live

Tech News Today 68: Lag-on*Con

Shows / September 4th, 2010

Angry Birds for Android, Duke Nukem news, a Nigerian busted, and a little lag from Dragon*Con.

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34:47

Current Geek WEEKLY 22: "Dill tastes good!"

Shows / September 3rd, 2010

Current Geek WEEKLY 22: “Dill tastes good!” Dills joins Scott while Tom is having fun at DragonCon, and we cover all the fun stuff in the world of geeks this week. Enjoy!

Tech News Today 66: Five Times More Awesome!

Shows / September 2nd, 2010

Apple’s new iPod, Sony’s oddly priced eReaders, and everybody gets into streaming.

Guest: Justin Robert Young

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TWiT’s going to Dragon*Con. Be there with us live!

Guest Appearances / September 1st, 2010

TWiT’s Brian Brushwood and myself are headed to Dragon*Con in Atlanta, Georgia, September 3-5, streaming live from one of the biggest SciFi/Fantasy /Geekfests in the world. They’ll be streaming the parade of costumed awesomeness, walking through the hotels talking with cosplayers, and sneaking into parties where nobody should probably bring a camera.

If you’re going to be in Atlanta, be sure to head to our meetup on Saturday night at 6 PM Eastern at the Sundial Restaurant in the Westin Peachtree Hotel.

Coverage begins Saturday morning at 10 AM Eastern/7AM Pacific at live.twit.tv. Here’s the full schedule

Live on TWiT

Friday September 3
7 PM Eastern/4 PM Pacific NSFW Show Live – Brian Brushwood and Justin Robert Young bring their Internet madness and hilarity to Dragon*Con. Expect the unexpected and special surprise guests. (1 Hour)

Saturday September 4
10 AM Eastern/7 AM Pacific Dragon*con Parade – ever seen 20 wookies walk through the center of a major metropolitan area? Followed by a battalion of Stargate Officers, who are being chased by a dozen Boba Fetts? Well, then you haven’t seen the Dragon*Con parade. (2-3 Hours)

8 PM Eastern/5 PM Pacific Meetup and Party tour – Tom Merritt gives you a glimpse inside the TWiT meetup at the Sundial Restaurant, then heads out to Brian Brushwood’s magic show. Afterward they’ll sample some of the Dragon*Con nightlife. Geek parties! (2 hours)

Sunday September 5
12:00 PM Eastern/9 AM Pacific Dragon*con tour – Tom and Brian walk through the hotels meeting and chatting with stars and fans alike. You’ll get to hang out at Dragon*Con without ever leaving home. (2 hours)

Panels

In addition to the TWiT coverage, I’ll be participating in several panels. Here’s my scheduled appearances:

Friday 9/3 1:00 PM Podcasting Track Kick Off panel Hilton 204
Friday 9/3 2:30 PM Skepticism, Scams and Consumerism panel Hilton 207
Friday 9/3 7:00 PM Writing and Skepticism panel Hilton 207
Sunday 9/5 4:00 PM Sword and laser LIVE – International North Hyatt

And I’ll be recording an interview with the Tech Stuff podcast on Sunday morning.