Adam Curry is generally thought of as the father of podcasting. His short history on it is here.
This wiki article on podcasting has a broader history and explanation.
ZefHemel has this guide on how to create Your Own Podcasting Show On Windows
However, if you are trying to record both sides of a Skype call, then be aware of the technical issues.
Ah, my all-knowing Techno Guru... Thank you! Being a newbie to this whole podcast community, I found these links to be very informative... the whole idea is the coolest! Looking forward to G'Day World's launch.
Posted by: elak | Monday, November 29, 2004 at 04:13 PM
my dear elak, thank you for your kind words. However, if you had paid the slightest attention, you would have known that the G'day World podcast has already launched! See www.gdayworld.com for more information.
G'day World - we're doing the talking, so you can just shut up and listen.
Posted by: Cameron | Monday, November 29, 2004 at 04:37 PM