Bummer note about the Engadget Podcast

Podcast fans,

I have some bummer news and some not-so-bummer news for you. I'll cut to the chase (warning: it gets a little personal): after more than a hundred shows and almost three years of podcasting Peter and I have decided to put the show on hiatus. Yeah, I know, it's seriously depressing to us too, but since the death of Pete's dad we just haven't been able to get the show back on track. So instead of dragging it out any further and keeping you all wondering, we figured it's best to be realistic about things.

The no-so-bummer news is the Engadget HD podcast lives on, with Ben and his new co-host Steve running the show with our pal Trent producing. So yeah, it wouldn't be infeasible for Pete or myself to guest over there every now and again. And hey, the Engadget Podcast is only on hiatus, there's no reason it might not return later, or during events like CES.

To everyone who's stuck by the show thus far, your loyalty and listenership means a LOT to us. It's hard to express just how much we've appreciated the constant flow of support and input you guys have given us. Doing the podcast has always been one of the highlights of our week, and we're looking forward to kickstarting the show again at some point down the road. Until then, you know where to find us!

Your pals,
Ryan and Pete

P.S. -It just didn't seem right to post this without an audio note to the same effect!

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Update: By popular request, you can still download the Engadget Podcast back catalogue. Just enter in the following URL, they've all got the same file format: http://www.engadget.com/podcasts/Engadget_Podcast_NNN.mp3 (i.e. http://www.engadget.com/podcasts/Engadget_Podcast_001.mp3). We're working on updating all the old back links on our show notes, which go all the way back to 2004.

[Shane Reustle @ Aug 31st 2007 2:18PM]

Sorry to hear that, hope to hear you guys back again soon!

[wgoodf @ Aug 31st 2007 2:23PM]

You pair made my walk to work less painful each podcast day. Thanks and hope to hear you back sometime in the future.

[waiownsyou @ Aug 31st 2007 2:30PM]

If Engadget was a woman, I'd make sweet love to it

[Mark S. @ Aug 31st 2007 2:36PM]

I loved, no LOVED your podcasts, they were very accessible and funny too. Thanks for the update and good luck!

[Rico Suave413 @ Aug 31st 2007 2:53PM]

you guys were my first ever podcast back when i got stuff using iPodder Lemon/ Juice. You guys set the bar high and it was always a good listen

[Luke @ Aug 31st 2007 3:04PM]

Ditto all that. You were my first too, and I've heard every one. Thanks for all the fish and good luck (with Engadget and in life.)

[Michael @ Aug 31st 2007 3:17PM]

I wish you guys the best. I hope one day you return to your podcast because it was one of the only podcasts I could stand to listen to. We will be ready for you guys when you return to the podcast!! Take care.

[Shon @ Aug 31st 2007 3:24PM]

I'll deffinitely miss the podcasts. I ALWAYS looked forward to them and hearing Ryan and Pete give their insights. You guys are my gadget heros!

[Jimmy B @ Aug 31st 2007 3:27PM]

I'll be (and have been) missing the podcast. It truely is the best podcast I have ever heard, without it my days will certainly be more dull. It played a very important role in my life, to the point where I consider pete and ryan to be close friends, as I dont have anyone else in my life that is as interested in gadgets and technology as I am. I hope you can get back on track when you feel comfortable with it.

thanks for the memories and hopefully many more.

[Karen @ Aug 31st 2007 3:53PM]

We loved your podcast and have and will definitely miss it, but we read the blog regularly and appreciate all the work you do on that. Thanks for letting us know what's up (we wondered), and we'll hope to hear you again at some point. Thanks for everything you do, and we wish you the best.

[L.Rawlins @ Aug 31st 2007 4:07PM]

Engadget was one of my first podcasts as I flirted with the whole podcasting thing back in the day. Sadly though, I fell out of love with the show over time through no real fault of your own as other tech content offering video became more prevalent.

I just find the features, reviews and discussions that much more immersive if I can actually see what the hosts are hyping or hammering. A personal preference perhaps.

[theCardinal @ Aug 31st 2007 4:20PM]

The podcast was the best part of Engadget. I'm really disappointed to see it go. Of course I will continue to read the site for up to the minute gadget news, but the analysis, predictions and the general "personal touch" will be sorely missed.

[Generic @ Aug 31st 2007 4:22PM]

I feel deeply sad about his post. This is the only bad news that I have read on Engadget. Wish you Engadget folks the best and I really hope that you don't keep us high and dry forever.

I hope though that you make the first 20 podcasts downloadable because they are the only ones that I don't have in my collection (actually from 2 to 19).

[Ryan Block @ Aug 31st 2007 9:07PM]

Check the update above!

[jeff @ Aug 31st 2007 4:22PM]

Dam I'm gonna miss you guys btw love the video reviews of products can we get some more of that instead?

[Generic @ Aug 31st 2007 4:36PM]

This is a bad day for me. Really loved your podcast but after all the delays I have to say that I saw this coming.

Thank you for a really good podcast and wish that you start again though. So good luck.

Note: can you make the first 20 podcasts available for download. The links were not working. I don't have podcasts 2 - 19 in my Engadget collection.

[Jonathan @ Aug 31st 2007 4:57PM]

Love(ed) the podcast. Only a couple month ago I remember Peter saying that you guys might do a video podcast. Pity it didn't happen. Let's hope the podcast returns...soon!

[Leo Maia @ Aug 31st 2007 5:36PM]

I´m so sorry to hear that. I really loved the Engadget podcast. It was one of my very favourites. Well, hope to hear from you soon.

[rob @ Aug 31st 2007 5:49PM]

I am begging you to start again.. pleeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaase 25mins a week would be good enough!!!! please please - how many comments would make you reconsider :-D

[foyleman @ Aug 31st 2007 6:51PM]

I'll be keeping you in my itunes line-up for when you do come back.

[Matt @ Aug 31st 2007 6:51PM]

Does this mean that the EngadgetHD podcast really will be weekly now? It seems like that podcast died the moment they changed their name from HDBeat.

[MB @ Aug 31st 2007 8:12PM]

Hoping for a short Podcast hiatus. Even old people enjoy(ed) it.

[roxrick @ Aug 31st 2007 8:56PM]

Say it ain't so! Come back soon!

[David Simmons @ Aug 31st 2007 9:18PM]

Man, that's a shame. I loved the Engadget podcast. In fact, it was the first podcast I ever listened to, and the only podcast I listened to on a regular basis. The back-and-forth between two sharp fellows who really seemed to be clued in kept the show interesting. Also, since I work in consumer electronics, I found it a good way to keep on top of what's happening in the industry.

That said, I can totally relate to priorities and time keeping one from fully engaging in every project one would like to work on. There are just so many hours in a day, and so many things demanding attention.

Thanks for all the great reporting and commentary over the years. Here's to hoping that the podcast can be resumed some day.

[John Swenson @ Aug 31st 2007 10:22PM]

That is sad, but the podcast probably took more time than you have to spare. This was my favorite podcast for the past year or two. I always listened to the latest Engadget podcast on my morning runs through the woods here in beautiful Redmond, WA. Hope you guys can find the time to start doing them again some time in the future, and not give up on podcasts forever. You two (Ryan and Pete) are naturals at "on-the-air" banter and tech commentary. Funnier and smarter than CNET's Buzz Report.

[Dana @ Aug 31st 2007 10:52PM]

So sorry to hear about you losing your father, Peter. I have much empathy as the loss of my father earlier this year made it impossible to continue a local blog which had 3K daily readers. It's not so much that I am overwhelmed with grief, but rather there are so many things to do on top of my already busy life. Hang in there, Peter, and feel free to get this thing going again whenever you feel like you can focus!

[Randall Bennett @ Sep 1st 2007 12:35AM]

Dudes...

A sad day indeed.

[gwak @ Sep 1st 2007 6:13AM]

pete, sorry about your loss.

[Apreche @ Sep 1st 2007 8:17AM]

podfade

[John P @ Sep 1st 2007 7:02PM]

Engadget was my first podcast I ever listened to as well. This sad announcement did have a bright side for me by conjuring up old memories. My how far it has come. I hope the show is able to come back! Either way Engadget RULES!!!

[Michael @ Sep 2nd 2007 1:19PM]

Ive been a listener to the cast since episode 48 it was the 1st cast I started listening to and its always been my favorite. I hope you both the best and that some day it may return.

For any1 who hasnt checked out the engadget HD cast, they know they're stuff and are pretty entertaining. I recommend checking it out.

Thanks for the episodes.

[encosion @ Sep 3rd 2007 11:40AM]

No great loss to me personally... I tried these podcasts a few times and found them to be nothing more than aimless waffle... I find the site much more succinct and to the point... But I guess it must've worked for some people! Just not me...

[galt @ Sep 3rd 2007 3:23PM]

Man, I'm going to miss the Engadget podcast a ton, had already been missing it actually. It was incredibly fulfilling to hear the insightful thoughts of such sharp and well informed guys. I hope one day the podcast can return, thanks for great job with all the previous shows, you guys just straight up rock.

R&P FTW!

[Dr Doom @ Sep 3rd 2007 5:59PM]

I can only echo the sentiments of other people in these comments - your podcast was one of the highlights of my week, no exaggeration. Used to really brighten up my otherwise dire journeys to work. The guy who mentioned about it adding a personal touch was definitely right.

So a big thank you to you guys for getting me into podcasts in the first place and I look forward to hearing from you both again in the future.

[Peter James @ Sep 4th 2007 12:23AM]

my condolences, Peter. looking forward to your return...whenever you decide!

[Karl Viklund @ Sep 7th 2007 12:28PM]

Well that's really bad. I did like the podcast allot. But I mean, as tech geeks, how hard can it be to be your own producers? But, if you don't wanna do it you don't wanna do it. Sad, the Podcast had a huge audience. Pls bring it back!!! :/