Content summary: Initial reactions to the speeded-up version of the show; Podshow Pro launch; a Steve Rubel fan blogs about Steve Rubel; BrainJams; Strumpette in the Washington Post; Dan York reports; Petite Anglaise dooced in France; Wal-Mart’s attempt at social networking (verdict: lame); Digg and Jason Calcanis’ offer to pay bloggers; listeners’ comments discussion (including topic seed for discussion next week on social media and investor relations); FIR Frappr community update; the music; and more.

Show notes for July 20, 2006

Welcome to For Immediate Release: The Hobson & Holtz Report, a 72-minute podcast recorded live from Concord, California, USA, and Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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So, until Monday July 24…