 Podcasts and commentary by Maria Langer, author and helicopter pilot. Subscribe to hear audio blog entries, how-to information for using Macintosh computers and software, and a bunch of other stuff you may find interesting.Primary Format :
Language :
Also Listed as:
City : State/Province : Country : Country : User Tags:
User Votes:
RSS Feed Website
People found this Podcast
Searching for:
Podcasts | Blog | software | Educational | Audio Blog |
View this Podcast on a Google Map. 

Text Only listing of Maria Speaks Podcasts
Trumix.com listings of Maria Speaks Podcasts
Click Here to Update the directory of this podcasts programs.
If you like this podcast, you might also like:
|
The Machine is Us/ing Us
Final version.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Big September Gig, Day ThreeLots of flying.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Maria Speaks Episode 37: KBSZ InterviewMaria Speaks Episode 37: KBSZ InterviewListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website KBSZ InterviewMaria Speaks Episode 36: KBSZ Interview.
SHARETHIS.addEntry({
title: "KBSZ Interview",
url: "http://www.marialanger.com/2007/05/09/kbsz-interview/"
});
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Sunrise FlightI re-experience the magic of getting out to fly at dawn.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Computer Wait SpeedMy current computer woes remind me of something I heard long ago.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Managing iTunes DownloadsMaria Speaks Episode 33: Managing iTunes Downloads
Transcript:
Although iTunes doesn’t need an Internet connection to work, its real strength lies in its ability to get new content from the iTunes Music Store: songs, music videos, television shows, movies, and, of course, podcasts. You interact with iTunes to choose the content you want to buy or subscribe [...]
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website On BloggingMaria Speaks Episode 32: On Blogging - Looking back on three years as a blogger.
This episode covers my thoughts on blogging: why I blog, my personal history as a blogger, and the future of blogging as I see it. The transcript for this episode can be found on my Web site, www.marialanger.com.
And sorry about [...]
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Podcast StuffMaria Speaks Episode 31: Podcast Stuff.
This episode marks my return to Maria Speaks after a two-month break. It covers my change in podcasting technique, a new video podcast I just created for Flying M Air, and the podcasts I subscribe to.
Transcript:
Hi, I’m Maria Langer. Welcome to Episode 31 of Maria Speaks: Podcast Stuff.
I just [...]
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Podcast StuffMaria Speaks Episode 31: Podcast Stuff.This episode marks my return to Maria Speaks after a two-month break. It covers my change in podcasting technique, a new video podcast I just created for Flying M Air, and the podcasts I subscribe to.Transcript:Hi, I’m Maria Langer. Welcome to Episode 31 of Maria Speaks: Podcast Stuff.I just [...]Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Mac CowboysEpisode 30 of Maria Speaks: Mac Cowboys. Join me and a bunch of other Mac geeks for a dude ranch mini-vacation.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Mac CowboysMaria Speaks Episode 30: Mac Cowboys.
Join me and a bunch of other Mac geeks for a dude ranch mini-vacation.
Transcript:
A few months ago, I started thinking about how cool it would be to have a computer conference here in Wickenburg, at my favorite guest ranch: Rancho de los Caballeros. Los Caballeros is not only the [...]
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A CommercialEpisode 29 of Maria Speaks.
This is my first attempt to create a podcast with GarageBand. Not bad, if I do say so myself.
It’s a “commercial” for Flying M Air’s Southwest Circle Helicopter Adventure. Short, with lots of pictures. A decent example of how a podcast can be created with Garageband on a Mac.
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A CommercialMaria Speaks Episode 29: A Commercial.
This is my first attempt to create a podcast with GarageBand. Not bad, if I do say so myself.
It’s a “commercial” for Flying M Air’s Southwest Circle Helicopter Adventure. Short, with lots of pictures. A decent example of how a podcast can be created with Garageband on a Mac.
This [...]
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Site Stats and Why They're ImportantEpisode 28 of Maria Speaks. In this episode I discuss a few stats software programs for Webmasters and bloggers. Then I tell you a little bit about some of the stats on one of my sites and why the stat is important. This podcast should be interesting to anyone interested in monitoring site statistics or improving a blog or site based on access information.
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Site Stats and Why They’re ImportantMaria Speaks Episode 28: Site Stats and Why They’re Important.
In this episode I discuss a few stats software programs for Webmasters and bloggers. Then I tell you a little bit about some of the stats on one of my sites and why the stat is important. This podcast should be interesting to anyone interested [...]
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Around the Town InterviewOn the radio (again).
This morning, I was the guest on “Around the Town,” a local radio show hosted by Pete Peterson on KBSZ-AM. Topics of discussion included the new Southwest Circle Helicopter Adventure Tour, flying helicopters in Arizona, and my writing projects.
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Around the Town InterviewOn the radio (again).This morning, I was the guest on“Around the Town,” a local radio show hosted by Pete Peterson on KBSZ-AM. Topics of discussion included the new Southwest Circle Helicopter Adventure Tour, flying helicopters in Arizona, and my writing projects.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website On the Intelligence of QuotesEpisode 27 of Maria Speaks. This short podcast is a reading from a recent article I wrote on my book support site for Microsoft Word users. It explains the difference between smart and straight quotes and tells you how to work with them in Microsoft Word. You can read the transcript of this podcast and see the accompanying screenshots at www.marialanger.comListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website On the Intelligence of QuotesMaria Speaks Episode 27: On the Intelligence of Quotes.
This short podcast is a reading from a recent article I wrote on my book support site for Microsoft Word users. It explains the difference between smart and straight quotes and tells you how to work with them in Microsoft Word. You can read the transcript [...]
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Summer PlansMaria Speaks Episode 26: Summer Plans. A discussion of Howard Mesa and flying for hire, including cherry drying in Washington state.
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Summer PlansMaria Speaks Episode 26: Summer Plans.
A discussion of Howard Mesa and flying for hire, including cherry drying in Washington state.
Transcript:
Hi, I’m Maria Langer. Welcome to Episode 26 of Maria Speaks: Summer Plans.
Summer is here in Wickenburg and thermometer readings prove it. For the past three days, the thermometer on my back patio, which is [...]
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website WordPressMaria Speaks Episode 25: WordPress. A discussion of the WordPress blogging platform.
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website WordPressMaria Speaks Episode 25: WordPress.
A discussion of the WordPress blogging platform.
Transcript:
Hi, I’m Maria Langer. Welcome to Maria Speaks episode 25: WordPress.
First of all, I have to apologize for not keeping up with the podcasts as promised. Although I have plenty to write about in my blogs, I don’t seem able to get it together [...]
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website What I'm Up ToEpisode 24 of Maria Speaks: What I'm Up To. This short podcast brings listeners up to date on what I've been up to since my podcast suddenly stopped in November, along with a repeat of my pledge to keep coming up with new podcasts weekly.
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website What I’m Up ToMaria Speaks Episode 24: What I’m Up To.
This short podcast brings listeners up to date on what I’ve been up to since my podcast suddenly stopped in November, along with a repeat of my pledge to keep coming up with new podcasts weekly.
Transcript:
I promised a new podcast every week and I’m trying hard to [...]
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Big Sandy ShootEpisode 23: The Big Sandy Shoot
It's been quite a while -- about three months, in fact, since I did my last podcast. This morning, I got an e-mail message from a listener named Anne-Marie of Seneca Design and Training, reminding me that I was neglecting my podcasting duties. So I'm going to try to get back into the swing of things and deliver a new podcast at least once a week. But I do need your help. If you want to hear more podcasts, do what Anne-Marie did: e-mail me. You can send your ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Big Sandy ShootMaria Speaks Episode 23: The Big Sandy Shoot
It’s been quite a while — about three months, in fact, since I did my last podcast. This morning, I got an e-mail message from a listener named Anne-Marie of Seneca Design and Training, reminding me that I was neglecting my podcasting duties. So I’m going to try [...]
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A Podcasting UpdateMaria Speaks Episode 22: A Podcasting Update.
Transcript:
Hi, I’m Maria Langer. Welcome to Episode 22 of Maria Speaks: A Podcasting Update.
I haven’t released a podcast in nearly a month and I figured I’d better put one out, just to let you all know I’m still alive and kicking. Here’s a quick update of the things [...]
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A Podcasting UpdateEpisode 22: A Podcasting Update. I haven't released a podcast in nearly a month and I figured I'd better put one out, just to let you all know I'm still alive and kicking. Here's a quick update of the things I've been up to. Listen up -- this podcast includes several pleas for feedback. This is your big chance to tell me about the things you want to listen to in these podcasts soI can release podcasts that you find interesting. Send feedback to me atMariaSpeaks@mac.com.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website You CAN Use GPS with Mac (EP)Episode 21: Yes! You Can Use Your GPS with Your Mac! ENHANCED PODCASTI originally wrote this article for Informit.com and it just recently appeared onInformit's Web site. If you're not familiar with Informit.com, you should be. They're a great sourceof free information about using computers. You can visit their Web site atwww.informit.com.The article and this podcast explains how you can use some free and inexpensive software tools to exchange information between your Macintosh and your GPS ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website You Can Use a GPS with Your MacMaria Speaks Episode 21: Yes! You Can Use Your GPS with Your Mac! (ENHANCED PODCAST.)
I originally wrote this article for Informit.com and it just recently appeared on Informit’s Web site. If you’re not familiar with Informit.com, you should be. They’re a great source of free information about using computers. You can visit their Web [...]
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website MPEG-4 Lessons, Server Woes, eBay ShoppingMaria Speaks Episode 20: MPEG-4 Lessons, Server Woes, and eBay Shopping.
Transcript:
Hi, I’m Maria Langer. Welcome to Maria Speaks Episode 20: MPEG-4 Lessons, Server Woes, and eBay Shopping. This episode is a hodgepodge of information related to my podcasting efforts and the trouble it has been giving me lately. You can find the transcript of this [...]
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website MPEG-4 Lesson and MoreEpisode 20: MPEG-4 Lessons, Server Woes, and eBay Shopping.This episode is a hodgepodge of information related to my podcasting efforts and the trouble it has been giving me lately. You can find the transcript of this podcast in the "Call Me a Geek" area of Maria's WebLog. The easiest way to find that is to click the link on my home page,www.marialanger.com.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website October Widget Watch (EP)Episode 19 of Maria Speaks: Maria's October Widget Watch. ENHANCED PODCAST
In June, I did an article for Informit.com which included capsule reviews of widgets I liked that were released during the month of May. While Informit was really excited about the piece, they sure took their time about publishing it. It wasn't released until mid-July. By that time, some of the widgets had been revised or disappeared. I've decided to take matters firmly into my own hands by releasing my monthly widg ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Maria’s October Widget WatchMaria Speaks Episode 19: Maria’s October Widget Watch. (ENHANCED PODCAST.)
In June, I did an article for Informit.com which included capsule reviews of widgets I liked that were released during the month of May. While Informit was really excited about the piece, they sure took their time about publishing it. It wasn’t released until mid-July. [...]
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website NaNoWriMo ‘05Maria Speaks Episode 17: NaNoWriMo.
My comments about the National Novel Writing Month project and the NaNoWriMo ‘05 Podcast by Darusha Wehm.
Transcript:
Hi, I’m Maria Langer. Welcome to Maria Speaks Episode 17: NaNoWriMo
I’ve been listening to the NaNoWriMo 05 Podcast by Darusha Wehm. And I’m really sorry if I just mangled her name.
NaNoWriMo — that’s [...]
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website NaNoWriMoEpisode 17: NaNoWriMo. My comments about the National Novel Writing Month project and the NaNoWriMo '05 Podcast by Darusha Wehm. There is no transcript for this podcast.NaNoWriMo is short for National Novel Writing Month. The idea is new to me. The goal appears to be to write a 50,000 word novel during the period of November 1 through November 30. It's an interesting idea, a sort of forced deadline for procrastinators who don't have an editor reminding them of a deadline as it approaches.I ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 131 PassengersEpisode 16: 131 Passengers. This episode is straight from my blog, Maria's WebLog. It discusses how I spent the last weekend in October. It wasn't a typical weekend. If you want to read more flying stories like this, visit Maria's WebLog. The best way to get there is to click the link on my Home page,www.marialanger.com.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 131 PassengersEpisode 16: 131 Passengers. This episode is straight from my blog, Maria's WebLog. It discusses how I spent the last weekend in October. It wasn't a typical weekend. If you want to read more flying stories like this, visit Maria's WebLog. The best way to get there is to click the link on my Home page,www.marialanger.com.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Mac&Win File SharingEpisode 15: Setting Up Macintosh and Windows File Sharing.This episode is another podcast of one of the articles I wrote for the Informit.com Web site. Informit is a great source of free articles and other information about computer topics. It's also where you can buy books by Pearson Education authors like me at a discount. Visit the Informit Web site atwww.informit.com. Or link to my Informit articles by visiting the articles page on my web site,www.marialanger.com/articles.html.This arti ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Mac & Win File Sharing (EP)Episode 15: Setting Up Macintosh and Windows File Sharing. ENHANCED PODCAST.
This episode is another podcast of one of the articles I wrote for the Informit.com Web site. Informit is a great source of free articles and other information about computer topics. It's also where you can buy books by Pearson Education authors like me at a discount. Visit the Informit Web site at www.informit.com. Or link to my Informit articles by visiting the articles page on my web site, www.marialanger.com/a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Mac&Win File SharingEpisode 15: Setting Up Macintosh and Windows File Sharing.This episode is another podcast of one of the articles I wrote for the Informit.com Web site. Informit is a great source of free articles and other information about computer topics. It's also where you can buy books by Pearson Education authors like me at a discount. Visit the Informit Web site atwww.informit.com. Or link to my Informit articles by visiting the articles page on my web site,www.marialanger.com/articles.html.This arti ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Macintosh & Windows File SharingMaria Speaks Episode 15: Setting Up Macintosh and Windows File Sharing. (ENHANCED PODCAST.)
This episode is another podcast of one of the articles I wrote for the Informit.com Web site. Informit is a great source of free articles and other information about computer topics. It’s also where you can buy books by Pearson Education authors [...]
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 131 PassengersMaria Speaks Episode 16: 131 Passengers.
This episode is straight from my blog, Maria’s WebLog. It discusses how I spent the last weekend in October. It wasn’t a typical weekend.
Transcript:
It all started during a conversation with Tom at Gold Coast Helicopters in Glendale about 10 days ago. He mentioned that they were going to be [...]
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website FreebiesEpisode 14: Freebies. In this episode, I'll tell you why I think a professional writer should consider writing for free. So if you're a writer or want to be one, keep listening for my point of view on this often argued topic.This episode is an updated version of an article I wrote for Maria's WebLog back in December 2004. You can still find the original article there, along with some other thoughts about writing for a living. The best way to get to Maria's WebLog is to click the link on the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website FreebiesEpisode 14: Freebies. In this episode, I'll tell you why I think a professional writer should consider writing for free. So if you're a writer or want to be one, keep listening for my point of view on this often argued topic.This episode is an updated version of an article I wrote for Maria's WebLog back in December 2004. You can still find the original article there, along with some other thoughts about writing for a living. The best way to get to Maria's WebLog is to click the link on the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website FTP (EP)Episode 13: FTP. ENHANCED PODCAST
I want to start by thanking Joshua Lindsay for his recent comment regarding these podcasts. Joshua writes, "I really enjoy your podcast. I've learned things about my Macintosh that I never knew." Joshua goes on to ask a question: "I have my own Web page. Do you know anything on how I can access an FTP site directly from the Finder or do I have to download an FTP client?" This podcast will discuss FTP and, along the way, answer Joshua's question.
This is a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website FTPEpisode 13: FTP. I want to start by thanking Joshua Lindsay for his recent comment regarding these podcasts. Joshua writes, "I really enjoy your podcast. I've learned things about my Macintosh that I never knew." Joshua goes on to ask a question: "I have my own Web page. Do you know anything on how I can access an FTP site directly from the Finder or do I have to download an FTP client?" This podcast will discuss FTP and, along the way, answer Joshua's question. An enhanced version of this ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | |