So, in lieu of next to no exciting geek news, I did find this for myself and Mr. Dexter Green here:

http://www.lifehacker.com/software/language/learn-a-language-with-podcasts-225703.php

I have been a fan of the podcast for a long time, since before I got the MacBook at the beginning of last summer. It's a form of media that has been around just long enough and with just enough effort by communities surrounding it to be a very useful resource, not far removed from YouTube but with better ways to sift through the shit you don't care about.

Anyway, I'm particularly excited at finding a free audio French primer for my French class, whcih starts next week...