Topic: Lisa Laporte

Adam and John discuss Adam's recent appearance on Leo Laporte's show. They touch on the "podcast patent" legal battle, with Adam explaining that he stayed quiet on the topic out of respect for Lisa Laporte's request not to discuss ongoing litigation. They also speculate on the financial pressure TWiT may face from rising bandwidth costs.

A brief discussion touches on the "podcast patent" troll (Personal Audio) and why Leo Laporte has stopped talking about it on his shows. Adam Curry reveals that Laporte was likely advised by lawyers to remain silent during legal proceedings. Curry defends Laporte's decision to "shut up," noting that he acted as a "company man" during his own recent appearance on Laporte's network.