This blog allows comments - such comments are the tried and tested way of challenging a blog post’s veracity. So, why did the “defense” extend into the mainly non-PodShow new forum? Why the flames?

If I am so far from the truth, why the enormous fuss?

I’m sorry, I must have missed this somewhere in the blogosphere. Where are the references that Podshow is failing? I haven’t seen those accounts anywhere.

Since when did truth exist only in the blogosphere? I did my research using the old fashioned methods of “telephone” and “listening”.

I am assuming nothing.

“However reports that all is not well in the US company’s operations continue to emerge”

I’m sorry, I must have missed this somewhere in the blogosphere. Where are the references that Podshow is failing? I haven’t seen those accounts anywhere. The things I do see is continued promotion, constantly increasing revenue stream, and a consistently growing audience. Exactly what I signed up for.

with several notable podcasters having made an early exit

This is ancient history already. The only instances of anyone leaving is Mark Hunter from Tartan Podcast, and the MommyCasters. Though I miss working directly with Mark as a friend and fellow podcaster, his impact in leaving Podshow was not significant. I personally BEGGED him to stay with Podshow, but he felt impatient and decided to go it alone. The same with the Mommycasters. If they can do better on their own, then god bless and good luck. Ask each of them in a year if they regret their decision. I think we all know what the answer will be.

What you don’t highlight in your post is the Podshow success stories. I am one of MANY. If you want to know something just ask, don’t assume.

Marcus Couch
The Scene Zine
Podshow Music Rewind

Sincerely, much luck with your endeavour. It can be a tough crowd out there.

The facts as reported are based on first-hand interviews, news which is already in the public domain, and private correspondence, and I stand by every word.

Additional rationale can be easily gathered by reviewing the last six months of threads, many of which spiralled into an unpleasant, and often abusive, environment.

The above story by deekdeekster (aka Dean Whitbread) is based on his own interpretation of the facts.

The independent Britcaster Forums have been online for 18 months and have no connection with Podshow Inc.
Thanks to all who supported us and good luck to future forums in the UK podcasting space.

What would the founder of the UKPA, fierce critic of Podshow, and creator of the hastily erected new forum for UK podcasters have to gain from posting this piece?

All in all, a piece of self-promotion, shallowly disguised as news reporting.