While going through some audio files this morning, I discovered I had a few audio files I forgot to post from BIG Omaha.

Here is Ben Rattray, founder of Change.org, talking about using social media for social good.

Though it’s not easy to make every single thing you do count toward the greater good, Rattray shared his ideas on solving world issues through technology.

“The best and brightest minds we have, in many cases, are working on problems that don’t matter,” Rattray said during his presentation.

A few weeks ago I connected with Tim Patterson (@tradeshowguy) through HARO (Help a Reporter Out).

Tim works for Interpretive Exhibits, a company that helps design exhibits and trade shows for museums and visitor centers.

Tim also has a blog and wrote an e-book called “Twittering Your Way to Tradeshow Success.”

He interviewed me for a recent podcast on the same topic.

Take a listen and let us know how you’ve used Twitter at any live event.

Did it add to your experience? How did it help you find information? Did you meet new people?

Also, be sure to download his e-book. It’s FREE, and I’m featured on p. 38!

On Wednesday we talked with Kansas City meteorologist Ed Roberts. Roberts is the founder of Social Media Club KC (are you going to the breakfast this Friday?) and creator of the KC Weather Podcast.

As it’s severe weather season in Kansas City (one tornado already caused plenty of damage west of the metropolitan area), we talked to Roberts about how he uses social media tools during severe weather situations.

We also talked a little bit about SMCKC and how you can get involved with a chapter in your area.

Here are the links mentioned during our discussion:

• KCWeather.org
• EdRoberts.tv
• @EdRoberts
• @KCWeather
• Social Media Club KC
• Social Media Club (National)
• Kristie Wells blog
• #kcstorms

On Saturday morning, Spiral16’s Aaron Weber participated the FIR Live podcast hosted by Shel Holtz. The topic was “Social Media Monitoring: Critical or Creepy?”

Also appearing on the podcast was CustomScoop CEO Chip Griffin.

There was some great conversation! Take a listen and leave us your comments on the podcast.