My vote (this week) goes for…

The Nokia Podcasting Application and “Coverville”!

Seriously. I know there has already been folks that have discussed this application, both attributes AND areas for improvement, so that’s not my deal here.

Sometimes it takes an event like being disconnected from your S60 device to make you realize what are some of the things you have begun to take for granted. Since that event recently happened to me (thieves, they can really ruin your day, you know?), I have begun adding back the “must haves” to my new handset. Well, for me, I’ve really missed the podcasts.

I like to listen to podcasts while I run or bike. It takes my mind off the fact that I am sweating like a in the Texas heat and gasping like a out of water!

One of my favorites is a podcast called “Coverville” . Coverville features unique and unusual covers of cool songs (pop, rock, etc) by all sorts of new and established bands and/or performers.

The show is great because it’s always different. Sometimes it is covers of one artist by a lot of different folks, other times it is one band covering a lot of different bands, sometimes it is even a mix of original tunes by original artists, but the versions that are well known are actually the covers done by other people!

The host, Brian, sprinkles in music trivia, interviews with artists, even something he calls “Lost in Translation” which is songs covered in different languages from the original.

It’s perfect for running and biking because you can get music to keep you going and some interesting info as well. Any of you music junkies will love this one if you aren’t already subscribed.

Here’s the podcast URL to check it out: http://feeds.feedburner.com/coverville

The last show was some great covers of Rolling Stones songs, and it was the first one I downloaded when I got my handset setup. YES!

Brian is quickly approaching his 500th episode of “Coverville”, so even if the Stones aren’t your thing (what’s wrong with you?!!!), you’ll certainly find plenty to check out.

Have fun!