Podcasting has been hailed as citizen radio - a chance for us all to broadcast our opinions to the world. But the trouble with podcasting is that you need special kit to do it, and it all looks a bit tricky for those of us didn't spend our formative years writing computer code and unpicking circuit boards in the garage.

So, being as I like very simple web-based things almost as much as I like the sound of my own voice, I was intrigued to hear about the new web-based podcasting service FireOlive (motto: "the sound of reaction"). Just as blogging sites allow you to publish your scribbled opinions about newsy stuff, FireOlive lets you publish your spoken opinions.

And the best bit? You can do it all via Skype. You just call up FireOlive and rant about the issues of the day, and a world full of lucky listeners can then hear your opinionated babble on the website, or download it as a podcast. What are you waiting for?