If you are a podcaster and/or thinking about podcasting in the near future, the podcasters Yahoo group is a good news source for keeping up with the world of podcasting. Just saw the following from Corante:

The Podcast Hotel is about sharing this huge passion for creating new works through podcasts and videoblogs while simultaneously creating a platform for people in other parts of the world to participate. We will actively involve the city of Portland in the event and will seek people from other cities to participate, too. When: July 15-17, 2005 in Portland, Oregon. Heck, we want the world to participate. And will provide ways to do so.

July 15? Gnomedex 5.0 is at the end of June. Doesn’t anybody else in the pod/blog sphere go on summer vacation? I’m not sure whether or not we’ll be making either or both of these events yet because this is around the time we take our annual family vacation. However, it sounds like those who can/do make these events are going to be able to provide some really cool interaction with others who will not be attending them.

Podcast Expo is coming in November 11 and 12 in Ontario, California. Registration rates for this scale upward if one procrastinates too long like most conferences. There is a free exhibit hall only option.