New England podcaster Steve Runner presented a riveting five-minute defense of podcasters and podcasting during Episode 47 of his Phedippidations show last week.

Steve’s rant was prompted by what he considered to be a less-than-flattering profile of podcasting by BBC Radio Scotland reporter Muriel Gray late last month.

From meeting Steve last month at a gathering of the New England Podcasters and corresponding with him by e-mail for the last several months, I can say this: he is fair, thoughtful and meticulous about every word in his podcast, willing to give others the benefit of the doubt, and absolutely not about bathing himself in glory. So even though I haven’t heard Muriel’s piece — it was no longer available at the BBC site when I searched earlier this week — I have no doubt that Steve’s anger is well-founded and genuine.

Take a listen to what Steve has to say:

• mp3 direct download — Steve’s full five-minute rant
• mp3 direct download — the 45-second “highlights” version

You can also use the player below.

Then, make sure you check out the Phedippidations podcast. I have no aspirations to become a runner, but even I can enjoy programs with clever titles such as “Becoming a Good Animal.” The podcast is not — as you will find out — only about running.

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