Ed Greenwood, creator of the Forgotten Realms, took the time to talk to us at Origins 2008 and give us his insights on why the Realms make a good game world, how to use powerful characters in your game well, some insight into the 4e version of the world, and more.

As for links you have:

The Tome Show Website

The Vorpal Network

The Forum

Candelkeep

Icosohedraphelia Podcast