In this show, we talk with Chris Pietschmann, a developer and a Microsoft MVP on the Virtual Earth platform.  Chris tells us how he got started on Virtual Earth back in the beta of version 1.0 and gives us a good overview of the product. Virtual Earth Links (courtesy of Chris): Chris Pietschmann's Blog - http://pietschsoft.com Virtual Earth Dev Site - http://dev.live.com/virtualearth Virtual Earth Interactive SDK - http://dev.live.com/virtualearth/sdk Mike Garza - Virtual Earth Concepts - http://garzilla.net/vemaps/ Via Virtual Earth - http://viavirtualearth.com MapCruncher - http://dev.live.com/virtualearth/mapcruncher/ PietschSoft.VE - Open Source ASP.NET Virtual Earth Mapping Server Control - http://codplex.com/PietschSoftVE3 Simplovation Web.Maps.VE - ASP.NET AJAX Virtual Earth Mapping Server Control - http://simplovation.com/page/webmapsve.aspx Zune Contest Our second Zune contest is still underway, but closes on June 2nd - so get your entries in. One lucky winner will receive a Zune80 with custom artwork etched from ZuneOriginals.net. This contest is easy enough. Just send us your constructive feedback on what Microsoft can do better to support your work/personal life in utilizing Microsoft's tools and technologies. Send your entries to thirstydeveloper [at] live.com with the subject header of 'Zune Contest'. Submit your feedback and your entry for a custom Zune80. Download / Listen to the Show http://thirstydeveloper.com/Shows/TD023-VirtualEarth.mp3 Blogs you should know Virtual Earth 3D Team Blog Mark Brown's Virtual Earth Blog Ways to connect with Dave and Larry: Dave's Blog, Twitter Feed, Facebook Profile Larry's Blog, Twitter Feed, Facebook Profile