“This evening’s podcast is 17 minutes of a tropical thunderstorm over the Atlantic Ocean.”
Dave describes a dramatic thunderstorm on his porch, with lightning flashing over the Atlantic Ocean. He comments on the spontaneity and authenticity of early podcasting, recalling a memorable moment when a listener named Raymond Port recognized Winer’s podcast while driving on a Dutch freeway. Winer suggests that the personal, unscripted nature of podcasting is what makes it special, in contrast to the commercialization that some have tried to impose. He expresses excitement about an upcoming trip to New York and an event at the Guggenheim Museum, where he plans to do more podcasting. Throughout, Winer is captivated by the powerful thunderstorm unfolding outside his window.