Mike and I talk about Infinity's plans plus the impact of some new distribution models on content creators. Are we all going to be the next round of Dot.Com millionaires or just a bunch of pretty faces (and voices)?

Plus, is it true consumers are starting to realize network sitcoms are...well...not that good?

I found this new radio site that (I think) is being launched by Infinity Broadcasting. It’s called KYOU radio and bills itself as “open source” radio. It gives you the ability to register and upload your Podcasts (one at a time, and not the XML feeds). Not clear as to what manner the “station” will use to air the Podcasts or how creators will be compensated, but it looks interesting.

The more of these kinds of operations that launch—like Open Media Network—that take your Podcasts and videoblogs and componentized them (that is, take them out of the context of the blog in which they appear), the more I will need to mention my blog or other relevant information in the blog-casts. I also wonder how these sorts of sites will be able to report traffic or other usage stats to those who submit content.

Sportsjuice appears to be a great place to find a vast array of minor league games that are broadcast over the web.

I am reading a lot about Major League Baseball’s lumbering plans to offer blogs (not sure if they will be by fans or players) and how the NFL is shifting gears to become more fan friendly on the Web, but the revolution will start in the minor leagues.

If you follow Minor League Baseball (and most people have better things to do), you already know it’s an exploding market. Yes, it has consolidated, but 20 years ago there were far too many teams, and now it’s down to a manageable two or three leagues in each division (Low A, High A, AA, AAA and Independent). There are three or four new sponsored stadiums/palaces being built each year in each league and there are serious owners spending serious money to draw fans looking for good entertainment at a fair price.

Minor League Baseball is the perfect place for the digital revolution to start. Every baseball fan wants to hear about future stars, especially if they are players on the way to help their team. And every team wants to build a base beyond their market to make their teams/stadiums a draw for baseball-hungry travelers. Check out the baseball fan blogs—many are devoted to minor league teams.

Each minor league team should have its games broadcast on the Web and offer a blogosphere for fans to put up stories, pictures and video. Any revenue they may think they will lose will be made up on merchandise sales. Baseball America, the bible for baseball nuts (like me) has a story in each issue about the painstaking care minor league teams take in crafting new logos and designing hats, t-shirts, etc..

This summer, I hope to have video from at least a few minor league games. I wish it were more; some summer, my wife and I will hop in an RV and cruise the country seeing as many minor league games as possible. and posting video, of course.

In a world gone mad:

Martha's $30 Million Sirius Deal

That's how much the satellite radio network is guaranteeing over four years. Plus: It'll help develop some of MSO's lesser stars

Are those agents queuing outside San Quentin?