‘Tis the Season for Music

Do you get tired of the same old Christmas music being played in continuous loop on your local radio station? Are you looking for something that gets you in the Christmas mood without becoming overwhelming by the time you actually GET to Christmas? Podsafe Christmas gets you into that Christmas spirit with a quick shot of Christmas music every day during the Christmas season. Each 15-20 minute episode brings you new original and public domain Christmas songs that you often won’t hear anywhere else.

The 2006 and 2007 seasons of Podsafe Christmas were a huge success with thousands of listeners representing over 60 countries around the world. The 2008 season begins November 28 (the day after Thanksgiving in the US) and runs through Christmas Eve on December 24th.

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What does "Podsafe" mean?

From Wikipedia – "Podsafe is a term created in the podcasting community to refer to any work which, through its licensing, specifically allows the use of the work in podcasting, regardless of restrictions the same work might have in other realms. For example, a song may be legal to use in podcasts, but may need to be purchased or have royalties paid for over-the-air radio use, television use, and possibly even personal use."

ABOUT ED ROBERTS

Ed Roberts is a multi-talented professional and a well known and respected member of the new media and podcasting community. He’s a father, Christian, and IT professional, and former broadcast meteorologist in metro Kansas City. His love for the weather prompted him to start the Kansas City Weather Podcast in early 2005, and it remains one of the most prolific shows in the medium. He also started up an interactive weather consulting company, LRC Weather , in 2008.

Ed has always been an active musician. His musical experience is also rather broad and varied. He’s sung with the Cincinnatti Symphony as a part of a nationally selected male chorus, played violin in jazz combos, as well as in an orchestra settings. He’s also sung and played drums (mostly hand percussion such as conga, djembe, etc.) in several Christian music groups and worship teams.

That love for music prompted him to start both Looking Out The Window and Podsafe Christmas in 2006.

"I am constantly amazed at the breath of incredible music that was essentially hidden from the world before the advent of the internet, and specifically new media. It is truly an honor to be able to promote such incredible talent through the podcasts. It’s given me a whole new appreciation for music."