There are a number of events in my geek calendar I really look forward to throughout the year, most of them centre around a particular group of people too. This year an extra event has turned up early in the list, Linux Outlaws Live, or LOL as it seems to be more affectionately known. The live show, celebrating the 300th episode of Linux Outlaws, was held at Leaf on Bold st, Liverpool.

What are my current favourite podcasts? Mysterious Universe - Brilliant podcast covering pretty much every aspect of the paranormal, but not overly serious and no signs of any tin foil hats! Linux Outlaws - Superbly fun podcast, covering the latest news in the Linux, Open source and free software world with the (more than) occasional rant from Fab. Ubuntu UK Podcast - Another easy going Linux (Ubuntu centric) podcast, good bunch of presenters, covers the latest news in the Ubuntu world.