Today, I would like to bring to all Information Technology Professionals’ attention a new Podcast that looks to be a huge resource.  It is called The Pipeline and it’s host is Dan Benjamin of the super site Hivelogic.image

I often times get asked how I manage to keep up with all of the happenings in the Information Technology (IT) field. My recommendation to most is that you need to invest time in a range of media – magazines, websites, blogs, and podcasts – to really do it correctly. I have written before about my recommendations in this last category – podcasts that I recommend.

For those of you unfamiliar, Podcasts are downloadable audio files that you can play on your computer, iPod, or portable media player. Like blogs, they range in quality from amateur garage-bands to completely professional mass media productions.

The Pipeline sits firmly in the professionally produced, expertly moderated, and featuring superb guest choices camp.  I have listened to two episodes already – one welcoming Merlin Mann and a second with Gina Trapani.  Both were engaging interviews that stayed away from clichés and boring retreads and really allowed the guest to shine.  The host was very well prepared and very engaging.  The length of each was just over 30 minutes – just right for this format and most commutes!  He also provides expert level show notes at his homepage.

This is how Dan describes his own production:

The Pipeline is an interview show hosted by Dan Benjamin, talking with people who create things. Guests include Zeldman, Kottke, Vaynerchuk, Coudal, Mann, Siracusa, and more.

You can check out The Pipeline:

I cannot say enough good things about this show and recommend it enough to my readers.  The host is talking about Information Age topics of interest, featuring guest who are luminaries in the Info-sphere, and producing it expertly.  A real find.  Please give it a listen and visit his web sites.

If you would like to read another post like this, here is a link to podcasts that I recommend.

That is my Information Technology Thought of the Day (ITTOD) for April 9, 2010 by Scott Coughlin.

Image Credit: The Pipeline