If today's lengthy introduction to the Gillmor Gang didn't explain who Steve Gillmor, Michael Arrington, Nick Carr, and Jason Calacanis are, this simple chart ought to do it. Below are the names, positions, and recent exploits of four highly respected members of the tech industry.

So the weekly podcast "The Gillmor Gang" is in limbo as members Michael Arrington, Steve Gillmor, and Nick Carr fight their personal demons. I'm wondering the same thing you are about this tiff: Who are these guys, what's their problem, and why should I care?

Right. I just got around to playing last week's Gillmor Gang tech podcast. It's safe to listen.

Another Gillmor Gang podcast, another hour and a half of white guys saying "um." If your ears aren't bleeding within five minutes, you'll at least want to walk in and SHAKE these guys when they get distracted and start talking about Darwinism. Blogger (and Tinfinger CEO) Paul Montgomery says just what we're all thinking: cut it down! And Steve, shut up!