Actor, writer, and former Python John Cleese has published an enhanced podcast, his own unique interpretation (parody, really) of Clement Moore’s famous poem, The Night Before Christmas. Quoth the John Cleese podcast blog: “Assembled around a blazing fire, families eat themselves sick, drink themselves silly, and fight for their entertainment options with unaccustomed ferocity. So, [...]

Roman Catholic Cardinal Sean O’Malley already calls himself a blogger. But now O’Malley is delving further into new media with a video podcast of his Christmas message to the masses. The podcasts — in English, Spanish and Portuguese — are part of a broader effort by the Boston Archdiocese to embrace new technology as a [...]

The British monarchy dates back over ten centuries, but for the first time ever, this year, the Queen’s Christmas speech will be available as a podcast. This year, the Queen has focused her Christmas speech on the relationship between different generations. Buckingham Palace described her theme as highlighting “what old and young have to offer [...]

Land’s End has invited Santa Claus to blog on their catalogue website. In addition to a scavenger hunt activity, photo contest, downloadable gift tags and story workshop, visitors can subscribe to the jolly old elf’s podcast. There is also a catchy holiday folk song, “Hi Santa,” that you can listen to here (MP3). Caveat listener, [...]

Sine Ministries, a California religious organization, is offering “The Story of the Messiah.” The story weaves significant events from the four Gospels into one tapestry telling the life story of Jesus, “the greatest life ever lived.” ‚Ä®‚Ä®The complete story is presented in 28 episodes that are each approximately 15 minutes. The podcast is available through [...]

This year, we’ve had the fortune and misfortune to see hundreds of new iPod-related gadgets, clothing and other accessories. Some, like the microphones from companies like Belkin and Griffin, are something than any iPod user could use. Others, like the $180 uber-remote from Keyspan, Koyono’s iPod clothing or the expensive-but-cool tube iPod amp may not [...]

The Suffolk County (NY) Psychological Association has introduced a new podcast, Psyched Up, to help educate the public about the field of mental health. “People are becoming more aware of the important roles that behavior, attitudes and emotions play in not only overcoming illness and solving problems, but also in maintaining a healthy lifestyle,” said [...]

According to CNBC‘s latest survey, Apple will be having a merry Christmas. 8% of those polled expect to buy an iPod this year. According to CNBC’s calculations, that means Apple will sell about 17 million iPods. At an average cost of $159 a machine, that adds up to $2.7 billion for Apple.