Podcast Hotel, Alex and Cathy, chilling in Sausalito, California.

Dan Cook of Morrison Child and Family Services, talks about the net-worth valuie of OPB for non-profits seeking to get their message out to a higher income demographic than you will find at most commercial radio stations.

Dianne Danowski Smith, Portland Dirtector of the Ulum Group, takes a minute to discuss the role of Oregon Public Broadcasting's critical role in the state's political process. The role OPB plays is important for business partners as they know that their sponsor message is being heard by the wide spectrum of Oregonians who turn to OPB for perpsective on such issues as our state's complex ballot initiatives.

This interview excerpt is part of a series of interviews Podcast Hotel produced at EasyStreet Online Services party for Oregon Public Broadcasting business parners.

Here is the first in a series of excerpts of conversations we recently had with Oregon Public Broadcasting Business Partners at an event hosted by EasyStreet Online Services.

Siamak speaks eloquently about why he supports OPB. His comments reflect what a lot of people said at the OPB event. Siamak is drawn to the non-commercial aspects of public broadcasting. He believes OPB draws the people he wants to reach. Those are people who are smart and believe in such things as preventitive medicine, which is what his company, 2BWell ,is all about.

A discussion with thr President of Future Robotics, recorded on the floor of Portland's Innotech Conference in 2006.

The entire world is podcasting and with millions of listeners

worldwide the demand for podcasts is high. How do podcasters, both

independent and corporate, legally license a podcast? Is there a

solution? Is it a mechanical, a small performance, both? Where do

podcasters go to get these licenses, how much do they cost and does

the artist get paid? Come hear what major licensing organizations,

publishers and labels have to say about the issue.

Paul Anthony, founder, Rumblefish

Marcus Estes, co-founder, Tables Turned

Colin Brumelle, Bryght

Corey Denis, IODA

Alex Steininger, CD Baby

Matt May, musicloversunion.org

Paul Anthony, founder, Rumblefish

How do podcasters promote the music they love and compensate artists fairly without going bankrupt? Creative commons and the podsafe network are only a small piece of the solution - what other forces need to come into play to take podcasting to the next level? Who are the industry players that need to cooperate? Who has something to gain, who has something to lose?

Craig Newmark, founder, Craigslist (participating remotely)

Robert Spier, National Public Radio

Craig Newmark, founder, Craigslist (participating remotely)

Robert Spier, National Public Radio